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Distance from Chennai to Tianshui

Straight line

3,500 km
2,175 mi · 1,890 NM

By road

5,203 km
3,233 mi

Travel time

62 h 46 min
flight ≈ 4 h 53 min

Direction

NE 43°
initial bearing

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How far is Chennai from Tianshui?

Chennai (India) and Tianshui (China) are very far apart: 3,500 km in a straight line, that is 2,175 miles or 1,890 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chennai to Tianshui is 5,203 km (3,233 miles), about 62 h 46 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 49% longer than the straight line.

From Chennai, Tianshui lies to the north-east (initial bearing 43°). The route crosses from India into China. The halfway point is at 24.3615°, 91.9252°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 53 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 Tianshui?

By road it is 5,203 km (3,233 miles) from Chennai to Tianshui; in a straight line it is 3,500 km (2,175 miles).

How long is the drive from Chennai to Tianshui?

About 62 h 46 min on the fastest route (5,203 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tianshui from Chennai?

Tianshui is to the north-east of Chennai, at an initial bearing of 43°.

How long is the flight from Chennai to Tianshui?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 53 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.