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Distance from Lijiang to Chennai

Straight line

2,579 km
1,602 mi · 1,392 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 3 h 43 min

Direction

WSW 237°
initial bearing

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How far is Lijiang from Chennai?

Lijiang (China) and Chennai (India) are very far apart: 2,579 km in a straight line, that is 1,602 miles or 1,392 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Lijiang, Chennai lies to the south-west (initial bearing 237°). The route crosses from China into India. The halfway point is at 20.2594°, 89.8071°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 43 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 Lijiang from Chennai?

The straight-line distance between Lijiang and Chennai is 2,579 km (1,602 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Chennai from Lijiang?

Chennai is to the south-west of Lijiang, at an initial bearing of 237°.

How long is the flight from Lijiang to Chennai?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 43 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.