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Distance from Lisbon to Chennai

Straight line

9,063 km
5,631 mi · 4,894 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 50 min

Direction

E 80°
initial bearing

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How far is Lisbon from Chennai?

Lisbon (Portugal) and Chennai (India) are very far apart: 9,063 km in a straight line, that is 5,631 miles or 4,894 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Lisbon, Chennai lies to the east (initial bearing 80°). The route crosses from Portugal into India. The halfway point is at 34.1855°, 41.8120°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 50 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 Lisbon from Chennai?

The straight-line distance between Lisbon and Chennai is 9,063 km (5,631 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Chennai from Lisbon?

Chennai is to the east of Lisbon, at an initial bearing of 80°.

How long is the flight from Lisbon to Chennai?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 50 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.