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Distance from Manila to Chennai

Straight line

4,398 km
2,733 mi · 2,375 NM

By road

5,796 km
3,601 mi

Travel time

70 h 15 min
flight ≈ 6 h

Direction

W 273°
initial bearing

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How far is Manila from Chennai?

Manila (Philippines) and Chennai (India) are very far apart: 4,398 km in a straight line, that is 2,733 miles or 2,375 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Manila to Chennai is 5,796 km (3,601 miles), about 70 h 15 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 32% longer than the straight line.

From Manila, Chennai lies to the west (initial bearing 273°). The route crosses from Philippines into India. The halfway point is at 14.7290°, 100.5610°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h (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 Manila from Chennai?

By road it is 5,796 km (3,601 miles) from Manila to Chennai; in a straight line it is 4,398 km (2,733 miles).

How long is the drive from Manila to Chennai?

About 70 h 15 min on the fastest route (5,796 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chennai from Manila?

Chennai is to the west of Manila, at an initial bearing of 273°.

How long is the flight from Manila to Chennai?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 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.