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Distance from Luanda to Chennai

Straight line

7,797 km
4,845 mi · 4,210 NM

By road

11,391 km
7,078 mi

Travel time

175 h 3 min
flight ≈ 10 h 15 min

Direction

ENE 73°
initial bearing

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How far is Luanda from Chennai?

Luanda (Angola) and Chennai (India) are very far apart: 7,797 km in a straight line, that is 4,845 miles or 4,210 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Luanda to Chennai is 11,391 km (7,078 miles), about 175 h 3 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 46% longer than the straight line.

From Luanda, Chennai lies to the east (initial bearing 73°). The route crosses from Angola into India. The halfway point is at 2.5490°, 46.4835°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 15 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 Luanda from Chennai?

By road it is 11,391 km (7,078 miles) from Luanda to Chennai; in a straight line it is 7,797 km (4,845 miles).

How long is the drive from Luanda to Chennai?

About 175 h 3 min on the fastest route (11,391 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chennai from Luanda?

Chennai is to the east of Luanda, at an initial bearing of 73°.

How long is the flight from Luanda to Chennai?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 15 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.