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Distance from Chennai to Rotterdam

Straight line

7,900 km
4,909 mi · 4,266 NM

By road

10,653 km
6,620 mi

Travel time

124 h 44 min
flight ≈ 10 h 22 min

Direction

NW 321°
initial bearing

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How far is Chennai from Rotterdam?

Chennai (India) and Rotterdam (Netherlands) are very far apart: 7,900 km in a straight line, that is 4,909 miles or 4,266 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chennai to Rotterdam is 10,653 km (6,620 miles), about 124 h 44 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 35% longer than the straight line.

From Chennai, Rotterdam lies to the north-west (initial bearing 321°). The route crosses from India into Netherlands. The halfway point is at 38.5002°, 52.2968°.

A direct flight would take about 10 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 Rotterdam?

By road it is 10,653 km (6,620 miles) from Chennai to Rotterdam; in a straight line it is 7,900 km (4,909 miles).

How long is the drive from Chennai to Rotterdam?

About 124 h 44 min on the fastest route (10,653 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Rotterdam from Chennai?

Rotterdam is to the north-west of Chennai, at an initial bearing of 321°.

How long is the flight from Chennai to Rotterdam?

A direct flight would take about 10 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.