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Distance from Manaus to Chennai

Straight line

15,530 km
9,650 mi · 8,385 NM

By road

12,240 km
7,606 mi

Travel time

141 h 19 min
flight ≈ 19 h 55 min

Direction

ENE 73°
initial bearing

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How far is Manaus from Chennai?

Manaus (Brazil) and Chennai (India) are very far apart: 15,530 km in a straight line, that is 9,650 miles or 8,385 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Manaus to Chennai is 12,240 km (7,606 miles), about 141 h 19 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Manaus, Chennai lies to the east (initial bearing 73°). The route crosses from Brazil into India. The halfway point is at 14.4216°, 8.1552°.

A direct flight would take about 19 h 55 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 Manaus from Chennai?

By road it is 12,240 km (7,606 miles) from Manaus to Chennai; in a straight line it is 15,530 km (9,650 miles).

How long is the drive from Manaus to Chennai?

About 141 h 19 min on the fastest route (12,240 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chennai from Manaus?

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

How long is the flight from Manaus to Chennai?

A direct flight would take about 19 h 55 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.