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Distance from Montpellier to Chennai

Straight line

7,926 km
4,925 mi · 4,280 NM

By road

10,610 km
6,593 mi

Travel time

123 h 54 min
flight ≈ 10 h 24 min

Direction

E 90°
initial bearing

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How far is Montpellier from Chennai?

Montpellier (France) and Chennai (India) are very far apart: 7,926 km in a straight line, that is 4,925 miles or 4,280 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Montpellier to Chennai is 10,610 km (6,593 miles), about 123 h 54 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 34% longer than the straight line.

From Montpellier, Chennai lies to the east (initial bearing 90°). The route crosses from France into India. The halfway point is at 34.2951°, 48.6862°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 24 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 Montpellier from Chennai?

By road it is 10,610 km (6,593 miles) from Montpellier to Chennai; in a straight line it is 7,926 km (4,925 miles).

How long is the drive from Montpellier to Chennai?

About 123 h 54 min on the fastest route (10,610 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chennai from Montpellier?

Chennai is to the east of Montpellier, at an initial bearing of 90°.

How long is the flight from Montpellier to Chennai?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 24 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.