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Distance from Maracaibo to Chennai

Straight line

15,955 km
9,914 mi · 8,615 NM

By road

12,240 km
7,606 mi

Travel time

141 h 19 min
flight ≈ 20 h 27 min

Direction

NE 50°
initial bearing

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How far is Maracaibo from Chennai?

Maracaibo (Venezuela) and Chennai (India) are very far apart: 15,955 km in a straight line, that is 9,914 miles or 8,615 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Maracaibo 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 Maracaibo, Chennai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 50°). The route crosses from Venezuela into India. The halfway point is at 40.8900°, 3.3159°.

A direct flight would take about 20 h 27 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 Maracaibo from Chennai?

By road it is 12,240 km (7,606 miles) from Maracaibo to Chennai; in a straight line it is 15,955 km (9,914 miles).

How long is the drive from Maracaibo to Chennai?

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

In which direction is Chennai from Maracaibo?

Chennai is to the north-east of Maracaibo, at an initial bearing of 50°.

How long is the flight from Maracaibo to Chennai?

A direct flight would take about 20 h 27 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.