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Distance from Medina to Chennai

Straight line

4,450 km
2,765 mi · 2,403 NM

By road

7,226 km
4,490 mi

Travel time

93 h 12 min
flight ≈ 6 h 4 min

Direction

E 99°
initial bearing

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How far is Medina from Chennai?

Medina (Saudi Arabia) and Chennai (India) are very far apart: 4,450 km in a straight line, that is 2,765 miles or 2,403 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Medina to Chennai is 7,226 km (4,490 miles), about 93 h 12 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 62% longer than the straight line.

From Medina, Chennai lies to the east (initial bearing 99°). The route crosses from Saudi Arabia into India. The halfway point is at 19.9290°, 60.6656°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 4 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 Medina from Chennai?

By road it is 7,226 km (4,490 miles) from Medina to Chennai; in a straight line it is 4,450 km (2,765 miles).

How long is the drive from Medina to Chennai?

About 93 h 12 min on the fastest route (7,226 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chennai from Medina?

Chennai is to the east of Medina, at an initial bearing of 99°.

How long is the flight from Medina to Chennai?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 4 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.