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Distance from Dublin to Chennai

Straight line

8,622 km
5,358 mi · 4,656 NM

By road

11,579 km
7,195 mi

Travel time

136 h 44 min
flight ≈ 11 h 17 min

Direction

E 85°
initial bearing

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How far is Dublin from Chennai?

Dublin (Ireland) and Chennai (India) are very far apart: 8,622 km in a straight line, that is 5,358 miles or 4,656 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Dublin to Chennai is 11,579 km (7,195 miles), about 136 h 44 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 34% longer than the straight line.

From Dublin, Chennai lies to the east (initial bearing 85°). The route crosses from Ireland into India. The halfway point is at 41.2479°, 49.7357°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 17 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 Dublin from Chennai?

By road it is 11,579 km (7,195 miles) from Dublin to Chennai; in a straight line it is 8,622 km (5,358 miles).

How long is the drive from Dublin to Chennai?

About 136 h 44 min on the fastest route (11,579 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chennai from Dublin?

Chennai is to the east of Dublin, at an initial bearing of 85°.

How long is the flight from Dublin to Chennai?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 17 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.