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Distance from Chennai to Nova Iguaçu

Straight line

14,009 km
8,705 mi · 7,564 NM

By road

12,205 km
7,584 mi

Travel time

141 h 48 min
flight ≈ 18 h 1 min

Direction

WSW 251°
initial bearing

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How far is Chennai from Nova Iguaçu?

Chennai (India) and Nova Iguaçu (Brazil) are very far apart: 14,009 km in a straight line, that is 8,705 miles or 7,564 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chennai to Nova Iguaçu is 12,205 km (7,584 miles), about 141 h 48 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Chennai, Nova Iguaçu lies to the west (initial bearing 251°). The route crosses from India into Brazil. The halfway point is at -10.1579°, 21.3430°.

A direct flight would take about 18 h 1 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 Nova Iguaçu?

By road it is 12,205 km (7,584 miles) from Chennai to Nova Iguaçu; in a straight line it is 14,009 km (8,705 miles).

How long is the drive from Chennai to Nova Iguaçu?

About 141 h 48 min on the fastest route (12,205 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Nova Iguaçu from Chennai?

Nova Iguaçu is to the west of Chennai, at an initial bearing of 251°.

How long is the flight from Chennai to Nova Iguaçu?

A direct flight would take about 18 h 1 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.