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Distance from Chennai to Shiyan

Straight line

3,782 km
2,350 mi · 2,042 NM

By road

5,607 km
3,484 mi

Travel time

67 h 23 min
flight ≈ 5 h 14 min

Direction

NE 50°
initial bearing

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How far is Chennai from Shiyan?

Chennai (India) and Shiyan (China) are very far apart: 3,782 km in a straight line, that is 2,350 miles or 2,042 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chennai to Shiyan is 5,607 km (3,484 miles), about 67 h 23 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 48% longer than the straight line.

From Chennai, Shiyan lies to the north-east (initial bearing 50°). The route crosses from India into China. The halfway point is at 23.6081°, 94.3929°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 14 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 Shiyan?

By road it is 5,607 km (3,484 miles) from Chennai to Shiyan; in a straight line it is 3,782 km (2,350 miles).

How long is the drive from Chennai to Shiyan?

About 67 h 23 min on the fastest route (5,607 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shiyan from Chennai?

Shiyan is to the north-east of Chennai, at an initial bearing of 50°.

How long is the flight from Chennai to Shiyan?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 14 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.