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Distance from Jinan to Chennai

Straight line

4,492 km
2,791 mi · 2,426 NM

By road

6,280 km
3,902 mi

Travel time

74 h 18 min
flight ≈ 6 h 7 min

Direction

WSW 244°
initial bearing

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How far is Jinan from Chennai?

Jinan (China) and Chennai (India) are very far apart: 4,492 km in a straight line, that is 2,791 miles or 2,426 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Jinan to Chennai is 6,280 km (3,902 miles), about 74 h 18 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 40% longer than the straight line.

From Jinan, Chennai lies to the south-west (initial bearing 244°). The route crosses from China into India. The halfway point is at 26.0280°, 96.7980°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 7 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 Jinan from Chennai?

By road it is 6,280 km (3,902 miles) from Jinan to Chennai; in a straight line it is 4,492 km (2,791 miles).

How long is the drive from Jinan to Chennai?

About 74 h 18 min on the fastest route (6,280 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chennai from Jinan?

Chennai is to the south-west of Jinan, at an initial bearing of 244°.

How long is the flight from Jinan to Chennai?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 7 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.