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Distance from Lille to Chennai

Straight line

7,994 km
4,967 mi · 4,316 NM

By road

10,748 km
6,678 mi

Travel time

124 h 46 min
flight ≈ 10 h 30 min

Direction

E 91°
initial bearing

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How far is Lille from Chennai?

Lille (France) and Chennai (India) are very far apart: 7,994 km in a straight line, that is 4,967 miles or 4,316 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lille to Chennai is 10,748 km (6,678 miles), about 124 h 46 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 34% longer than the straight line.

From Lille, Chennai lies to the east (initial bearing 91°). The route crosses from France into India. The halfway point is at 38.1056°, 51.2436°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 30 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 Lille from Chennai?

By road it is 10,748 km (6,678 miles) from Lille to Chennai; in a straight line it is 7,994 km (4,967 miles).

How long is the drive from Lille to Chennai?

About 124 h 46 min on the fastest route (10,748 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chennai from Lille?

Chennai is to the east of Lille, at an initial bearing of 91°.

How long is the flight from Lille to Chennai?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 30 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.