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Distance from Chennai to Nicosia

Straight line

5,296 km
3,291 mi · 2,859 NM

By road

7,703 km
4,786 mi

Travel time

96 h 11 min
flight ≈ 7 h 7 min

Direction

NW 306°
initial bearing

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How far is Chennai from Nicosia?

Chennai (India) and Nicosia (Cyprus) are very far apart: 5,296 km in a straight line, that is 3,291 miles or 2,859 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chennai to Nicosia is 7,703 km (4,786 miles), about 96 h 11 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 45% longer than the straight line.

From Chennai, Nicosia lies to the north-west (initial bearing 306°). The route crosses from India into Cyprus. The halfway point is at 26.0119°, 58.9941°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 7 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 Nicosia?

By road it is 7,703 km (4,786 miles) from Chennai to Nicosia; in a straight line it is 5,296 km (3,291 miles).

How long is the drive from Chennai to Nicosia?

About 96 h 11 min on the fastest route (7,703 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Nicosia from Chennai?

Nicosia is to the north-west of Chennai, at an initial bearing of 306°.

How long is the flight from Chennai to Nicosia?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 7 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.