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Distance from Mashhad to Chennai

Straight line

3,302 km
2,052 mi · 1,783 NM

By road

4,758 km
2,957 mi

Travel time

58 h 57 min
flight ≈ 4 h 38 min

Direction

SE 136°
initial bearing

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How far is Mashhad from Chennai?

Mashhad (Iran) and Chennai (India) are very far apart: 3,302 km in a straight line, that is 2,052 miles or 1,783 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Mashhad to Chennai is 4,758 km (2,957 miles), about 58 h 57 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 44% longer than the straight line.

From Mashhad, Chennai lies to the south-east (initial bearing 136°). The route crosses from Iran into India. The halfway point is at 25.0576°, 70.9129°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 38 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 Mashhad from Chennai?

By road it is 4,758 km (2,957 miles) from Mashhad to Chennai; in a straight line it is 3,302 km (2,052 miles).

How long is the drive from Mashhad to Chennai?

About 58 h 57 min on the fastest route (4,758 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chennai from Mashhad?

Chennai is to the south-east of Mashhad, at an initial bearing of 136°.

How long is the flight from Mashhad to Chennai?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 38 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.