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Distance from Chennai to Shenzhen

Straight line

3,722 km
2,313 mi · 2,010 NM

By road

5,494 km
3,414 mi

Travel time

67 h 6 min
flight ≈ 5 h 9 min

Direction

ENE 69°
initial bearing

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How far is Chennai from Shenzhen?

Chennai (India) and Shenzhen (China) are very far apart: 3,722 km in a straight line, that is 2,313 miles or 2,010 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chennai to Shenzhen is 5,494 km (3,414 miles), about 67 h 6 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 48% longer than the straight line.

From Chennai, Shenzhen lies to the east (initial bearing 69°). The route crosses from India into China. The halfway point is at 18.5658°, 96.7107°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 9 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 Shenzhen?

By road it is 5,494 km (3,414 miles) from Chennai to Shenzhen; in a straight line it is 3,722 km (2,313 miles).

How long is the drive from Chennai to Shenzhen?

About 67 h 6 min on the fastest route (5,494 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shenzhen from Chennai?

Shenzhen is to the east of Chennai, at an initial bearing of 69°.

How long is the flight from Chennai to Shenzhen?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 9 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.