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Distance from Handan to Chennai

Straight line

4,288 km
2,664 mi · 2,315 NM

By road

6,081 km
3,778 mi

Travel time

72 h 3 min
flight ≈ 5 h 52 min

Direction

WSW 241°
initial bearing

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How far is Handan from Chennai?

Handan (China) and Chennai (India) are very far apart: 4,288 km in a straight line, that is 2,664 miles or 2,315 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Handan to Chennai is 6,081 km (3,778 miles), about 72 h 3 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 42% longer than the straight line.

From Handan, Chennai lies to the south-west (initial bearing 241°). The route crosses from China into India. The halfway point is at 25.8358°, 95.6757°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 52 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 Handan from Chennai?

By road it is 6,081 km (3,778 miles) from Handan to Chennai; in a straight line it is 4,288 km (2,664 miles).

How long is the drive from Handan to Chennai?

About 72 h 3 min on the fastest route (6,081 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chennai from Handan?

Chennai is to the south-west of Handan, at an initial bearing of 241°.

How long is the flight from Handan to Chennai?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 52 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.