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Distance from Chennai to Wuxi

Straight line

4,566 km
2,837 mi · 2,466 NM

By road

6,385 km
3,967 mi

Travel time

76 h 18 min
flight ≈ 6 h 12 min

Direction

ENE 57°
initial bearing

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How far is Chennai from Wuxi?

Chennai (India) and Wuxi (China) are very far apart: 4,566 km in a straight line, that is 2,837 miles or 2,466 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chennai to Wuxi is 6,385 km (3,967 miles), about 76 h 18 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 40% longer than the straight line.

From Chennai, Wuxi lies to the north-east (initial bearing 57°). The route crosses from India into China. The halfway point is at 23.6030°, 98.8900°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 12 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 Wuxi?

By road it is 6,385 km (3,967 miles) from Chennai to Wuxi; in a straight line it is 4,566 km (2,837 miles).

How long is the drive from Chennai to Wuxi?

About 76 h 18 min on the fastest route (6,385 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Wuxi from Chennai?

Wuxi is to the north-east of Chennai, at an initial bearing of 57°.

How long is the flight from Chennai to Wuxi?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 12 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.