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Distance from Kraków to Chennai

Straight line

6,798 km
4,224 mi · 3,671 NM

By road

9,843 km
6,116 mi

Travel time

116 h 23 min
flight ≈ 9 h

Direction

ESE 105°
initial bearing

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How far is Kraków from Chennai?

Kraków (Poland) and Chennai (India) are very far apart: 6,798 km in a straight line, that is 4,224 miles or 3,671 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kraków to Chennai is 9,843 km (6,116 miles), about 116 h 23 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 45% longer than the straight line.

From Kraków, Chennai lies to the east (initial bearing 105°). The route crosses from Poland into India. The halfway point is at 35.2176°, 56.9195°.

A direct flight would take about 9 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 Kraków from Chennai?

By road it is 9,843 km (6,116 miles) from Kraków to Chennai; in a straight line it is 6,798 km (4,224 miles).

How long is the drive from Kraków to Chennai?

About 116 h 23 min on the fastest route (9,843 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chennai from Kraków?

Chennai is to the east of Kraków, at an initial bearing of 105°.

How long is the flight from Kraków to Chennai?

A direct flight would take about 9 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.