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Distance from Chennai to Medina

Straight line

4,450 km
2,765 mi · 2,403 NM

By road

7,187 km
4,466 mi

Travel time

93 h 16 min
flight ≈ 6 h 4 min

Direction

WNW 293°
initial bearing

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How far is Chennai from Medina?

Chennai (India) and Medina (Saudi Arabia) are very far apart: 4,450 km in a straight line, that is 2,765 miles or 2,403 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chennai to Medina is 7,187 km (4,466 miles), about 93 h 16 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 62% longer than the straight line.

From Chennai, Medina lies to the north-west (initial bearing 293°). The route crosses from India into Saudi Arabia. The halfway point is at 19.9290°, 60.6656°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 4 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 Medina?

By road it is 7,187 km (4,466 miles) from Chennai to Medina; in a straight line it is 4,450 km (2,765 miles).

How long is the drive from Chennai to Medina?

About 93 h 16 min on the fastest route (7,187 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Medina from Chennai?

Medina is to the north-west of Chennai, at an initial bearing of 293°.

How long is the flight from Chennai to Medina?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 4 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.