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Distance from Chennai to Varanasi

Straight line

1,384 km
860 mi · 747 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 2 h 14 min

Direction

NNE 11°
initial bearing

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How far is Chennai from Varanasi?

Chennai (India) and Varanasi (India) are quite far apart: 1,384 km in a straight line, that is 860 miles or 747 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Chennai, Varanasi lies to the north (initial bearing 11°). Both cities are in India. The halfway point is at 19.2073°, 81.5935°.

A direct flight would take about 2 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 Varanasi?

The straight-line distance between Chennai and Varanasi is 1,384 km (860 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Varanasi from Chennai?

Varanasi is to the north of Chennai, at an initial bearing of 11°.

How long is the flight from Chennai to Varanasi?

A direct flight would take about 2 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.