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Distance from Chennai to Moscow

Straight line

5,981 km
3,717 mi · 3,230 NM

By road

7,525 km
4,676 mi

Travel time

99 h 11 min
flight ≈ 7 h 59 min

Direction

NNW 332°
initial bearing

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How far is Chennai from Moscow?

Chennai (India) and Moscow (Russia) are very far apart: 5,981 km in a straight line, that is 3,717 miles or 3,230 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chennai to Moscow is 7,525 km (4,676 miles), about 99 h 11 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Chennai, Moscow lies to the north-west (initial bearing 332°). The route crosses from India into Russia. The halfway point is at 36.1907°, 64.9130°.

A direct flight would take about 7 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 Moscow?

By road it is 7,525 km (4,676 miles) from Chennai to Moscow; in a straight line it is 5,981 km (3,717 miles).

How long is the drive from Chennai to Moscow?

About 99 h 11 min on the fastest route (7,525 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Moscow from Chennai?

Moscow is to the north-west of Chennai, at an initial bearing of 332°.

How long is the flight from Chennai to Moscow?

A direct flight would take about 7 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.