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Distance from Chennai to Palermo

Straight line

7,112 km
4,419 mi · 3,840 NM

By road

11,110 km
6,903 mi

Travel time

130 h 22 min
flight ≈ 9 h 23 min

Direction

NW 306°
initial bearing

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How far is Chennai from Palermo?

Chennai (India) and Palermo (Italy) are very far apart: 7,112 km in a straight line, that is 4,419 miles or 3,840 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chennai to Palermo is 11,110 km (6,903 miles), about 130 h 22 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 56% longer than the straight line.

From Chennai, Palermo lies to the north-west (initial bearing 306°). The route crosses from India into Italy. The halfway point is at 29.8218°, 50.8333°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 23 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 Palermo?

By road it is 11,110 km (6,903 miles) from Chennai to Palermo; in a straight line it is 7,112 km (4,419 miles).

How long is the drive from Chennai to Palermo?

About 130 h 22 min on the fastest route (11,110 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Palermo from Chennai?

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

How long is the flight from Chennai to Palermo?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 23 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.