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Distance from Meerut to Chennai

Straight line

1,780 km
1,106 mi · 961 NM

By road

2,127 km
1,321 mi

Travel time

26 h 53 min
flight ≈ 2 h 43 min

Direction

S 171°
initial bearing

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How far is Meerut from Chennai?

Meerut (India) and Chennai (India) are quite far apart: 1,780 km in a straight line, that is 1,106 miles or 961 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Meerut to Chennai is 2,127 km (1,321 miles), about 26 h 53 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Meerut, Chennai lies to the south (initial bearing 171°). Both cities are in India. The halfway point is at 21.0388°, 79.0615°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 43 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 Meerut from Chennai?

By road it is 2,127 km (1,321 miles) from Meerut to Chennai; in a straight line it is 1,780 km (1,106 miles).

How long is the drive from Meerut to Chennai?

About 26 h 53 min on the fastest route (2,127 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chennai from Meerut?

Chennai is to the south of Meerut, at an initial bearing of 171°.

How long is the flight from Meerut to Chennai?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 43 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.