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Distance from Kabul to Chennai

Straight line

2,626 km
1,632 mi · 1,418 NM

By road

3,465 km
2,153 mi

Travel time

42 h 2 min
flight ≈ 3 h 47 min

Direction

SSE 152°
initial bearing

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How far is Kabul from Chennai?

Kabul (Afghanistan) and Chennai (India) are very far apart: 2,626 km in a straight line, that is 1,632 miles or 1,418 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kabul to Chennai is 3,465 km (2,153 miles), about 42 h 2 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 32% longer than the straight line.

From Kabul, Chennai lies to the south-east (initial bearing 152°). The route crosses from Afghanistan into India. The halfway point is at 23.9070°, 75.1907°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 47 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 Kabul from Chennai?

By road it is 3,465 km (2,153 miles) from Kabul to Chennai; in a straight line it is 2,626 km (1,632 miles).

How long is the drive from Kabul to Chennai?

About 42 h 2 min on the fastest route (3,465 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chennai from Kabul?

Chennai is to the south-east of Kabul, at an initial bearing of 152°.

How long is the flight from Kabul to Chennai?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 47 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.