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Distance from Karachi to Chennai

Straight line

1,908 km
1,186 mi · 1,030 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 2 h 53 min

Direction

SE 131°
initial bearing

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How far is Karachi from Chennai?

Karachi (Pakistan) and Chennai (India) are quite far apart: 1,908 km in a straight line, that is 1,186 miles or 1,030 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Karachi, Chennai lies to the south-east (initial bearing 131°). The route crosses from Pakistan into India. The halfway point is at 19.0928°, 73.8807°.

A direct flight would take about 2 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 Karachi from Chennai?

The straight-line distance between Karachi and Chennai is 1,908 km (1,186 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Chennai from Karachi?

Chennai is to the south-east of Karachi, at an initial bearing of 131°.

How long is the flight from Karachi to Chennai?

A direct flight would take about 2 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.