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Distance from Gorakhpur to Chennai

Straight line

1,873 km
1,164 mi · 1,011 NM

By road

2,336 km
1,451 mi

Travel time

28 h 47 min
flight ≈ 2 h 50 min

Direction

SSE 164°
initial bearing

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How far is Gorakhpur from Chennai?

Gorakhpur (India) and Chennai (India) are quite far apart: 1,873 km in a straight line, that is 1,164 miles or 1,011 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Gorakhpur to Chennai is 2,336 km (1,451 miles), about 28 h 47 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Gorakhpur, Chennai lies to the south (initial bearing 164°). Both cities are in India. The halfway point is at 21.2834°, 78.1042°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 50 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 Gorakhpur from Chennai?

By road it is 2,336 km (1,451 miles) from Gorakhpur to Chennai; in a straight line it is 1,873 km (1,164 miles).

How long is the drive from Gorakhpur to Chennai?

About 28 h 47 min on the fastest route (2,336 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chennai from Gorakhpur?

Chennai is to the south of Gorakhpur, at an initial bearing of 164°.

How long is the flight from Gorakhpur to Chennai?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 50 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.