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Distance from Chennai to Patna

Straight line

1,475 km
917 mi · 796 NM

By road

1,890 km
1,174 mi

Travel time

23 h 15 min
flight ≈ 2 h 21 min

Direction

NNE 19°
initial bearing

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How far is Chennai from Patna?

Chennai (India) and Patna (India) are quite far apart: 1,475 km in a straight line, that is 917 miles or 796 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chennai to Patna is 1,890 km (1,174 miles), about 23 h 15 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 28% longer than the straight line.

From Chennai, Patna lies to the north (initial bearing 19°). Both cities are in India. The halfway point is at 19.3570°, 82.6136°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 21 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 Patna?

By road it is 1,890 km (1,174 miles) from Chennai to Patna; in a straight line it is 1,475 km (917 miles).

How long is the drive from Chennai to Patna?

About 23 h 15 min on the fastest route (1,890 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Patna from Chennai?

Patna is to the north of Chennai, at an initial bearing of 19°.

How long is the flight from Chennai to Patna?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 21 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.