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Distance from Madrid to Chennai

Straight line

8,574 km
5,328 mi · 4,630 NM

By road

11,530 km
7,165 mi

Travel time

133 h 34 min
flight ≈ 11 h 13 min

Direction

E 84°
initial bearing

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How far is Madrid from Chennai?

Madrid (Spain) and Chennai (India) are very far apart: 8,574 km in a straight line, that is 5,328 miles or 4,630 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Madrid to Chennai is 11,530 km (7,165 miles), about 133 h 34 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 34% longer than the straight line.

From Madrid, Chennai lies to the east (initial bearing 84°). The route crosses from Spain into India. The halfway point is at 33.9850°, 44.5827°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 13 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 Madrid from Chennai?

By road it is 11,530 km (7,165 miles) from Madrid to Chennai; in a straight line it is 8,574 km (5,328 miles).

How long is the drive from Madrid to Chennai?

About 133 h 34 min on the fastest route (11,530 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chennai from Madrid?

Chennai is to the east of Madrid, at an initial bearing of 84°.

How long is the flight from Madrid to Chennai?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 13 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.