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Distance from Kobe to Chennai

Straight line

5,997 km
3,726 mi · 3,238 NM

By road

7,614 km
4,731 mi

Travel time

101 h 35 min
flight ≈ 8 h

Direction

W 261°
initial bearing

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How far is Kobe from Chennai?

Kobe (Japan) and Chennai (India) are very far apart: 5,997 km in a straight line, that is 3,726 miles or 3,238 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kobe to Chennai is 7,614 km (4,731 miles), about 101 h 35 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Kobe, Chennai lies to the west (initial bearing 261°). The route crosses from Japan into India. The halfway point is at 26.5029°, 105.2170°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h (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 Kobe from Chennai?

By road it is 7,614 km (4,731 miles) from Kobe to Chennai; in a straight line it is 5,997 km (3,726 miles).

How long is the drive from Kobe to Chennai?

About 101 h 35 min on the fastest route (7,614 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chennai from Kobe?

Chennai is to the west of Kobe, at an initial bearing of 261°.

How long is the flight from Kobe to Chennai?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 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.