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Distance from Chennai to Ürümqi

Straight line

3,476 km
2,160 mi · 1,877 NM

By road

4,828 km
3,000 mi

Travel time

60 h 54 min
flight ≈ 4 h 51 min

Direction

N 10°
initial bearing

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How far is Chennai from Ürümqi?

Chennai (India) and Ürümqi (China) are very far apart: 3,476 km in a straight line, that is 2,160 miles or 1,877 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chennai to Ürümqi is 4,828 km (3,000 miles), about 60 h 54 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 39% longer than the straight line.

From Chennai, Ürümqi lies to the north (initial bearing 10°). The route crosses from India into China. The halfway point is at 28.4924°, 83.3941°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 51 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 Ürümqi?

By road it is 4,828 km (3,000 miles) from Chennai to Ürümqi; in a straight line it is 3,476 km (2,160 miles).

How long is the drive from Chennai to Ürümqi?

About 60 h 54 min on the fastest route (4,828 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Ürümqi from Chennai?

Ürümqi is to the north of Chennai, at an initial bearing of 10°.

How long is the flight from Chennai to Ürümqi?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 51 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.