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Distance from Chennai to Qingdao

Straight line

4,743 km
2,947 mi · 2,561 NM

By road

6,613 km
4,109 mi

Travel time

78 h 29 min
flight ≈ 6 h 26 min

Direction

NE 50°
initial bearing

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How far is Chennai from Qingdao?

Chennai (India) and Qingdao (China) are very far apart: 4,743 km in a straight line, that is 2,947 miles or 2,561 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chennai to Qingdao is 6,613 km (4,109 miles), about 78 h 29 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 39% longer than the straight line.

From Chennai, Qingdao lies to the north-east (initial bearing 50°). The route crosses from India into China. The halfway point is at 25.9460°, 98.3864°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 26 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 Qingdao?

By road it is 6,613 km (4,109 miles) from Chennai to Qingdao; in a straight line it is 4,743 km (2,947 miles).

How long is the drive from Chennai to Qingdao?

About 78 h 29 min on the fastest route (6,613 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Qingdao from Chennai?

Qingdao is to the north-east of Chennai, at an initial bearing of 50°.

How long is the flight from Chennai to Qingdao?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 26 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.