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Distance from Chennai to Melbourne

Straight line

8,779 km
5,455 mi · 4,740 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 28 min

Direction

SE 133°
initial bearing

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How far is Chennai from Melbourne?

Chennai (India) and Melbourne (Australia) are very far apart: 8,779 km in a straight line, that is 5,455 miles or 4,740 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Chennai and Melbourne, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Chennai, Melbourne lies to the south-east (initial bearing 133°). The route crosses from India into Australia. The halfway point is at -14.5137°, 108.8417°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 28 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Chennai from Melbourne?

The straight-line distance between Chennai and Melbourne is 8,779 km (5,455 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Melbourne from Chennai?

Melbourne is to the south-east of Chennai, at an initial bearing of 133°.

How long is the flight from Chennai to Melbourne?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 28 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.