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Distance from Datong to Chennai

Straight line

4,399 km
2,733 mi · 2,375 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 6 h

Direction

WSW 236°
initial bearing

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How far is Datong from Chennai?

Datong (China) and Chennai (India) are very far apart: 4,399 km in a straight line, that is 2,733 miles or 2,375 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Datong, Chennai lies to the south-west (initial bearing 236°). The route crosses from China into India. The halfway point is at 27.5531°, 94.7449°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h (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 Datong from Chennai?

The straight-line distance between Datong and Chennai is 4,399 km (2,733 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Chennai from Datong?

Chennai is to the south-west of Datong, at an initial bearing of 236°.

How long is the flight from Datong to Chennai?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 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.