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Distance from Harare to Chennai

Straight line

6,397 km
3,975 mi · 3,454 NM

By road

6,451 km
4,008 mi

Travel time

91 h 13 min
flight ≈ 8 h 30 min

Direction

ENE 61°
initial bearing

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How far is Harare from Chennai?

Harare (Zimbabwe) and Chennai (India) are very far apart: 6,397 km in a straight line, that is 3,975 miles or 3,454 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Harare to Chennai is 6,451 km (4,008 miles), about 91 h 13 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Harare, Chennai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 61°). The route crosses from Zimbabwe into India. The halfway point is at -2.6064°, 55.9663°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 30 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 Harare from Chennai?

By road it is 6,451 km (4,008 miles) from Harare to Chennai; in a straight line it is 6,397 km (3,975 miles).

How long is the drive from Harare to Chennai?

About 91 h 13 min on the fastest route (6,451 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chennai from Harare?

Chennai is to the north-east of Harare, at an initial bearing of 61°.

How long is the flight from Harare to Chennai?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 30 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.