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Distance from Chennai to Rawalpindi

Straight line

2,387 km
1,483 mi · 1,289 NM

By road

2,920 km
1,814 mi

Travel time

36 h 14 min
flight ≈ 3 h 29 min

Direction

NNW 343°
initial bearing

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How far is Chennai from Rawalpindi?

Chennai (India) and Rawalpindi (Pakistan) are quite far apart: 2,387 km in a straight line, that is 1,483 miles or 1,289 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chennai to Rawalpindi is 2,920 km (1,814 miles), about 36 h 14 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 22% longer than the straight line.

From Chennai, Rawalpindi lies to the north (initial bearing 343°). The route crosses from India into Pakistan. The halfway point is at 23.3839°, 76.9458°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 29 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 Rawalpindi?

By road it is 2,920 km (1,814 miles) from Chennai to Rawalpindi; in a straight line it is 2,387 km (1,483 miles).

How long is the drive from Chennai to Rawalpindi?

About 36 h 14 min on the fastest route (2,920 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Rawalpindi from Chennai?

Rawalpindi is to the north of Chennai, at an initial bearing of 343°.

How long is the flight from Chennai to Rawalpindi?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 29 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.