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Distance from Chennai to Ningbo

Straight line

4,631 km
2,877 mi · 2,500 NM

By road

6,430 km
3,995 mi

Travel time

77 h 7 min
flight ≈ 6 h 17 min

Direction

ENE 59°
initial bearing

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How far is Chennai from Ningbo?

Chennai (India) and Ningbo (China) are very far apart: 4,631 km in a straight line, that is 2,877 miles or 2,500 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chennai to Ningbo is 6,430 km (3,995 miles), about 77 h 7 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 39% longer than the straight line.

From Chennai, Ningbo lies to the north-east (initial bearing 59°). The route crosses from India into China. The halfway point is at 22.8043°, 99.6609°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 17 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 Ningbo?

By road it is 6,430 km (3,995 miles) from Chennai to Ningbo; in a straight line it is 4,631 km (2,877 miles).

How long is the drive from Chennai to Ningbo?

About 77 h 7 min on the fastest route (6,430 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Ningbo from Chennai?

Ningbo is to the north-east of Chennai, at an initial bearing of 59°.

How long is the flight from Chennai to Ningbo?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 17 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.