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Distance from Chennai to Samara

Straight line

5,185 km
3,222 mi · 2,800 NM

By road

6,715 km
4,172 mi

Travel time

85 h 24 min
flight ≈ 6 h 59 min

Direction

NNW 336°
initial bearing

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How far is Chennai from Samara?

Chennai (India) and Samara (Russia) are very far apart: 5,185 km in a straight line, that is 3,222 miles or 2,800 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chennai to Samara is 6,715 km (4,172 miles), about 85 h 24 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 30% longer than the straight line.

From Chennai, Samara lies to the north-west (initial bearing 336°). The route crosses from India into Russia. The halfway point is at 34.0129°, 68.8855°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 59 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 Samara?

By road it is 6,715 km (4,172 miles) from Chennai to Samara; in a straight line it is 5,185 km (3,222 miles).

How long is the drive from Chennai to Samara?

About 85 h 24 min on the fastest route (6,715 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Samara from Chennai?

Samara is to the north-west of Chennai, at an initial bearing of 336°.

How long is the flight from Chennai to Samara?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 59 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.