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Distance from Chennai to Paris

Straight line

8,043 km
4,997 mi · 4,343 NM

By road

10,708 km
6,654 mi

Travel time

125 h 13 min
flight ≈ 10 h 33 min

Direction

NW 318°
initial bearing

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How far is Chennai from Paris?

Chennai (India) and Paris (France) are very far apart: 8,043 km in a straight line, that is 4,997 miles or 4,343 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chennai to Paris is 10,708 km (6,654 miles), about 125 h 13 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 33% longer than the straight line.

From Chennai, Paris lies to the north-west (initial bearing 318°). The route crosses from India into France. The halfway point is at 37.3286°, 50.2148°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 33 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 Paris?

By road it is 10,708 km (6,654 miles) from Chennai to Paris; in a straight line it is 8,043 km (4,997 miles).

How long is the drive from Chennai to Paris?

About 125 h 13 min on the fastest route (10,708 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Paris from Chennai?

Paris is to the north-west of Chennai, at an initial bearing of 318°.

How long is the flight from Chennai to Paris?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 33 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.