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Distance from Chennai to Mashhad

Straight line

3,302 km
2,052 mi · 1,783 NM

By road

4,714 km
2,929 mi

Travel time

59 h 5 min
flight ≈ 4 h 38 min

Direction

NW 325°
initial bearing

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How far is Chennai from Mashhad?

Chennai (India) and Mashhad (Iran) are very far apart: 3,302 km in a straight line, that is 2,052 miles or 1,783 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chennai to Mashhad is 4,714 km (2,929 miles), about 59 h 5 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 43% longer than the straight line.

From Chennai, Mashhad lies to the north-west (initial bearing 325°). The route crosses from India into Iran. The halfway point is at 25.0576°, 70.9129°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 38 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Chennai from Mashhad?

By road it is 4,714 km (2,929 miles) from Chennai to Mashhad; in a straight line it is 3,302 km (2,052 miles).

How long is the drive from Chennai to Mashhad?

About 59 h 5 min on the fastest route (4,714 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Mashhad from Chennai?

Mashhad is to the north-west of Chennai, at an initial bearing of 325°.

How long is the flight from Chennai to Mashhad?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 38 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.