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Distance from Hanoi to Chennai

Straight line

2,855 km
1,774 mi · 1,542 NM

By road

4,601 km
2,859 mi

Travel time

56 h 58 min
flight ≈ 4 h 4 min

Direction

WSW 256°
initial bearing

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How far is Hanoi from Chennai?

Hanoi (Vietnam) and Chennai (India) are very far apart: 2,855 km in a straight line, that is 1,774 miles or 1,542 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Hanoi to Chennai is 4,601 km (2,859 miles), about 56 h 58 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 61% longer than the straight line.

From Hanoi, Chennai lies to the west (initial bearing 256°). The route crosses from Vietnam into India. The halfway point is at 17.4633°, 92.7832°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 4 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 Hanoi from Chennai?

By road it is 4,601 km (2,859 miles) from Hanoi to Chennai; in a straight line it is 2,855 km (1,774 miles).

How long is the drive from Hanoi to Chennai?

About 56 h 58 min on the fastest route (4,601 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chennai from Hanoi?

Chennai is to the west of Hanoi, at an initial bearing of 256°.

How long is the flight from Hanoi to Chennai?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 4 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.