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Distance from Chennai to Taipei

Straight line

4,519 km
2,808 mi · 2,440 NM

By road

6,315 km
3,924 mi

Travel time

79 h 37 min
flight ≈ 6 h 9 min

Direction

ENE 67°
initial bearing

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How far is Chennai from Taipei?

Chennai (India) and Taipei (Taiwan) are very far apart: 4,519 km in a straight line, that is 2,808 miles or 2,440 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chennai to Taipei is 6,315 km (3,924 miles), about 79 h 37 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 40% longer than the straight line.

From Chennai, Taipei lies to the north-east (initial bearing 67°). The route crosses from India into Taiwan. The halfway point is at 20.2688°, 100.1243°.

A direct flight would take about 6 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 Taipei?

By road it is 6,315 km (3,924 miles) from Chennai to Taipei; in a straight line it is 4,519 km (2,808 miles).

How long is the drive from Chennai to Taipei?

About 79 h 37 min on the fastest route (6,315 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Taipei from Chennai?

Taipei is to the north-east of Chennai, at an initial bearing of 67°.

How long is the flight from Chennai to Taipei?

A direct flight would take about 6 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.