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Distance from Manhattan to Chennai

Straight line

13,480 km
8,376 mi · 7,279 NM

By road

12,141 km
7,544 mi

Travel time

139 h 42 min
flight ≈ 17 h 21 min

Direction

NNE 30°
initial bearing

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How far is Manhattan from Chennai?

Manhattan (United States) and Chennai (India) are very far apart: 13,480 km in a straight line, that is 8,376 miles or 7,279 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Manhattan to Chennai is 12,141 km (7,544 miles), about 139 h 42 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Manhattan, Chennai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 30°). The route crosses from United States into India. The halfway point is at 63.4286°, 31.8731°.

A direct flight would take about 17 h 21 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 Manhattan from Chennai?

By road it is 12,141 km (7,544 miles) from Manhattan to Chennai; in a straight line it is 13,480 km (8,376 miles).

How long is the drive from Manhattan to Chennai?

About 139 h 42 min on the fastest route (12,141 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chennai from Manhattan?

Chennai is to the north-east of Manhattan, at an initial bearing of 30°.

How long is the flight from Manhattan to Chennai?

A direct flight would take about 17 h 21 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.