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Distance from Chennai to Mecca

Straight line

4,387 km
2,726 mi · 2,369 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 5 h 59 min

Direction

WNW 288°
initial bearing

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How far is Chennai from Mecca?

Chennai (India) and Mecca (Saudi Arabia) are very far apart: 4,387 km in a straight line, that is 2,726 miles or 2,369 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Chennai, Mecca lies to the west (initial bearing 288°). The route crosses from India into Saudi Arabia. The halfway point is at 18.3172°, 60.5301°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 59 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 Mecca?

The straight-line distance between Chennai and Mecca is 4,387 km (2,726 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Mecca from Chennai?

Mecca is to the west of Chennai, at an initial bearing of 288°.

How long is the flight from Chennai to Mecca?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 59 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.