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Distance from Kyoto to Chennai

Straight line

6,054 km
3,762 mi · 3,269 NM

By road

7,614 km
4,731 mi

Travel time

101 h 35 min
flight ≈ 8 h 4 min

Direction

W 261°
initial bearing

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How far is Kyoto from Chennai?

Kyoto (Japan) and Chennai (India) are very far apart: 6,054 km in a straight line, that is 3,762 miles or 3,269 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kyoto 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 26% longer than the straight line.

From Kyoto, Chennai lies to the west (initial bearing 261°). The route crosses from Japan into India. The halfway point is at 26.7390°, 105.4119°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 4 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 Kyoto from Chennai?

By road it is 7,614 km (4,731 miles) from Kyoto to Chennai; in a straight line it is 6,054 km (3,762 miles).

How long is the drive from Kyoto to Chennai?

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

In which direction is Chennai from Kyoto?

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

How long is the flight from Kyoto to Chennai?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 4 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.