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Distance from Chennai to Perth

Straight line

6,264 km
3,892 mi · 3,382 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 8 h 20 min

Direction

SE 144°
initial bearing

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How far is Chennai from Perth?

Chennai (India) and Perth (Australia) are very far apart: 6,264 km in a straight line, that is 3,892 miles or 3,382 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Chennai and Perth, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Chennai, Perth lies to the south-east (initial bearing 144°). The route crosses from India into Australia. The halfway point is at -9.8944°, 96.8037°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 20 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Chennai from Perth?

The straight-line distance between Chennai and Perth is 6,264 km (3,892 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Perth from Chennai?

Perth is to the south-east of Chennai, at an initial bearing of 144°.

How long is the flight from Chennai to Perth?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 20 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.