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Distance from Mosul to Chennai

Straight line

4,512 km
2,804 mi · 2,436 NM

By road

6,581 km
4,090 mi

Travel time

81 h 16 min
flight ≈ 6 h 8 min

Direction

ESE 115°
initial bearing

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How far is Mosul from Chennai?

Mosul (Iraq) and Chennai (India) are very far apart: 4,512 km in a straight line, that is 2,804 miles or 2,436 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Mosul to Chennai is 6,581 km (4,090 miles), about 81 h 16 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 46% longer than the straight line.

From Mosul, Chennai lies to the south-east (initial bearing 115°). The route crosses from Iraq into India. The halfway point is at 25.8849°, 63.5212°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 8 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 Mosul from Chennai?

By road it is 6,581 km (4,090 miles) from Mosul to Chennai; in a straight line it is 4,512 km (2,804 miles).

How long is the drive from Mosul to Chennai?

About 81 h 16 min on the fastest route (6,581 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chennai from Mosul?

Chennai is to the south-east of Mosul, at an initial bearing of 115°.

How long is the flight from Mosul to Chennai?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 8 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.