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Distance from Chennai to Xiamen

Straight line

4,164 km
2,588 mi · 2,249 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 5 h 42 min

Direction

ENE 67°
initial bearing

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How far is Chennai from Xiamen?

Chennai (India) and Xiamen (China) are very far apart: 4,164 km in a straight line, that is 2,588 miles or 2,249 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Chennai, Xiamen lies to the north-east (initial bearing 67°). The route crosses from India into China. The halfway point is at 19.7722°, 98.5147°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 42 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 Xiamen?

The straight-line distance between Chennai and Xiamen is 4,164 km (2,588 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Xiamen from Chennai?

Xiamen is to the north-east of Chennai, at an initial bearing of 67°.

How long is the flight from Chennai to Xiamen?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 42 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.