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Distance from Messina to Chennai

Straight line

6,919 km
4,299 mi · 3,736 NM

By road

10,910 km
6,779 mi

Travel time

127 h 12 min
flight ≈ 9 h 9 min

Direction

E 95°
initial bearing

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How far is Messina from Chennai?

Messina (Italy) and Chennai (India) are very far apart: 6,919 km in a straight line, that is 4,299 miles or 3,736 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Messina to Chennai is 10,910 km (6,779 miles), about 127 h 12 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 58% longer than the straight line.

From Messina, Chennai lies to the east (initial bearing 95°). The route crosses from Italy into India. The halfway point is at 29.5517°, 51.7903°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 9 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 Messina from Chennai?

By road it is 10,910 km (6,779 miles) from Messina to Chennai; in a straight line it is 6,919 km (4,299 miles).

How long is the drive from Messina to Chennai?

About 127 h 12 min on the fastest route (10,910 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chennai from Messina?

Chennai is to the east of Messina, at an initial bearing of 95°.

How long is the flight from Messina to Chennai?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 9 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.