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Distance from Damascus to Chennai

Straight line

4,986 km
3,098 mi · 2,692 NM

By road

7,300 km
4,536 mi

Travel time

91 h 32 min
flight ≈ 6 h 44 min

Direction

ESE 106°
initial bearing

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How far is Damascus from Chennai?

Damascus (Syria) and Chennai (India) are very far apart: 4,986 km in a straight line, that is 3,098 miles or 2,692 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Damascus to Chennai is 7,300 km (4,536 miles), about 91 h 32 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 46% longer than the straight line.

From Damascus, Chennai lies to the east (initial bearing 106°). The route crosses from Syria into India. The halfway point is at 24.9017°, 60.0794°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 44 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 Damascus from Chennai?

By road it is 7,300 km (4,536 miles) from Damascus to Chennai; in a straight line it is 4,986 km (3,098 miles).

How long is the drive from Damascus to Chennai?

About 91 h 32 min on the fastest route (7,300 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chennai from Damascus?

Chennai is to the east of Damascus, at an initial bearing of 106°.

How long is the flight from Damascus to Chennai?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 44 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.