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Distance from Chennai to Wuhan

Straight line

3,988 km
2,478 mi · 2,153 NM

By road

5,726 km
3,558 mi

Travel time

69 h 12 min
flight ≈ 5 h 29 min

Direction

NE 55°
initial bearing

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How far is Chennai from Wuhan?

Chennai (India) and Wuhan (China) are very far apart: 3,988 km in a straight line, that is 2,478 miles or 2,153 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chennai to Wuhan is 5,726 km (3,558 miles), about 69 h 12 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 44% longer than the straight line.

From Chennai, Wuhan lies to the north-east (initial bearing 55°). The route crosses from India into China. The halfway point is at 22.7294°, 96.1931°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 29 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 Wuhan?

By road it is 5,726 km (3,558 miles) from Chennai to Wuhan; in a straight line it is 3,988 km (2,478 miles).

How long is the drive from Chennai to Wuhan?

About 69 h 12 min on the fastest route (5,726 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Wuhan from Chennai?

Wuhan is to the north-east of Chennai, at an initial bearing of 55°.

How long is the flight from Chennai to Wuhan?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 29 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.