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Distance from Mandalay to Chennai

Straight line

1,943 km
1,207 mi · 1,049 NM

By road

3,142 km
1,952 mi

Travel time

38 h 38 min
flight ≈ 2 h 56 min

Direction

WSW 242°
initial bearing

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How far is Mandalay from Chennai?

Mandalay (Myanmar (Burma)) and Chennai (India) are quite far apart: 1,943 km in a straight line, that is 1,207 miles or 1,049 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Mandalay to Chennai is 3,142 km (1,952 miles), about 38 h 38 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 62% longer than the straight line.

From Mandalay, Chennai lies to the south-west (initial bearing 242°). The route crosses from Myanmar (Burma) into India. The halfway point is at 17.6888°, 87.9858°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 56 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 Mandalay from Chennai?

By road it is 3,142 km (1,952 miles) from Mandalay to Chennai; in a straight line it is 1,943 km (1,207 miles).

How long is the drive from Mandalay to Chennai?

About 38 h 38 min on the fastest route (3,142 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chennai from Mandalay?

Chennai is to the south-west of Mandalay, at an initial bearing of 242°.

How long is the flight from Mandalay to Chennai?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 56 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.