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Distance from Fortaleza to Chennai

Straight line

13,234 km
8,223 mi · 7,146 NM

By road

12,240 km
7,606 mi

Travel time

141 h 19 min
flight ≈ 17 h 3 min

Direction

ENE 77°
initial bearing

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How far is Fortaleza from Chennai?

Fortaleza (Brazil) and Chennai (India) are very far apart: 13,234 km in a straight line, that is 8,223 miles or 7,146 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Fortaleza to Chennai is 12,240 km (7,606 miles), about 141 h 19 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Fortaleza, Chennai lies to the east (initial bearing 77°). The route crosses from Brazil into India. The halfway point is at 9.1472°, 19.6945°.

A direct flight would take about 17 h 3 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 Fortaleza from Chennai?

By road it is 12,240 km (7,606 miles) from Fortaleza to Chennai; in a straight line it is 13,234 km (8,223 miles).

How long is the drive from Fortaleza to Chennai?

About 141 h 19 min on the fastest route (12,240 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chennai from Fortaleza?

Chennai is to the east of Fortaleza, at an initial bearing of 77°.

How long is the flight from Fortaleza to Chennai?

A direct flight would take about 17 h 3 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.