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Distance from Hefei to Chennai

Straight line

4,307 km
2,676 mi · 2,326 NM

By road

6,115 km
3,800 mi

Travel time

72 h 58 min
flight ≈ 5 h 53 min

Direction

WSW 250°
initial bearing

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How far is Hefei from Chennai?

Hefei (China) and Chennai (India) are very far apart: 4,307 km in a straight line, that is 2,676 miles or 2,326 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Hefei to Chennai is 6,115 km (3,800 miles), about 72 h 58 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 42% longer than the straight line.

From Hefei, Chennai lies to the west (initial bearing 250°). The route crosses from China into India. The halfway point is at 23.5646°, 97.4685°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 53 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 Hefei from Chennai?

By road it is 6,115 km (3,800 miles) from Hefei to Chennai; in a straight line it is 4,307 km (2,676 miles).

How long is the drive from Hefei to Chennai?

About 72 h 58 min on the fastest route (6,115 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chennai from Hefei?

Chennai is to the west of Hefei, at an initial bearing of 250°.

How long is the flight from Hefei to Chennai?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 53 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.