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Distance from Chennai to Pretoria

Straight line

7,092 km
4,407 mi · 3,830 NM

By road

6,420 km
3,989 mi

Travel time

91 h 24 min
flight ≈ 9 h 22 min

Direction

SW 232°
initial bearing

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How far is Chennai from Pretoria?

Chennai (India) and Pretoria (South Africa) are very far apart: 7,092 km in a straight line, that is 4,407 miles or 3,830 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chennai to Pretoria is 6,420 km (3,989 miles), about 91 h 24 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Chennai, Pretoria lies to the south-west (initial bearing 232°). The route crosses from India into South Africa. The halfway point is at -7.0357°, 55.3276°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 22 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 Pretoria?

By road it is 6,420 km (3,989 miles) from Chennai to Pretoria; in a straight line it is 7,092 km (4,407 miles).

How long is the drive from Chennai to Pretoria?

About 91 h 24 min on the fastest route (6,420 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Pretoria from Chennai?

Pretoria is to the south-west of Chennai, at an initial bearing of 232°.

How long is the flight from Chennai to Pretoria?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 22 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.