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Distance from Chennai to Rome

Straight line

7,213 km
4,482 mi · 3,895 NM

By road

10,209 km
6,343 mi

Travel time

120 h 9 min
flight ≈ 9 h 31 min

Direction

NW 310°
initial bearing

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How far is Chennai from Rome?

Chennai (India) and Rome (Italy) are very far apart: 7,213 km in a straight line, that is 4,482 miles or 3,895 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chennai to Rome is 10,209 km (6,343 miles), about 120 h 9 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 42% longer than the straight line.

From Chennai, Rome lies to the north-west (initial bearing 310°). The route crosses from India into Italy. The halfway point is at 31.9757°, 51.5225°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 31 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 Rome?

By road it is 10,209 km (6,343 miles) from Chennai to Rome; in a straight line it is 7,213 km (4,482 miles).

How long is the drive from Chennai to Rome?

About 120 h 9 min on the fastest route (10,209 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Rome from Chennai?

Rome is to the north-west of Chennai, at an initial bearing of 310°.

How long is the flight from Chennai to Rome?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 31 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.