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Distance from Mumbai to Chennai

Straight line

1,032 km
641 mi · 557 NM

By road

1,227 km
763 mi

Travel time

15 h
flight ≈ 1 h 47 min

Direction

SE 129°
initial bearing

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How far is Mumbai from Chennai?

Mumbai (India) and Chennai (India) are quite far apart: 1,032 km in a straight line, that is 641 miles or 557 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Mumbai to Chennai is 1,227 km (763 miles), about 15 h by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Mumbai, Chennai lies to the south-east (initial bearing 129°). Both cities are in India. The halfway point is at 16.1121°, 76.6363°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 47 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 Mumbai from Chennai?

By road it is 1,227 km (763 miles) from Mumbai to Chennai; in a straight line it is 1,032 km (641 miles).

How long is the drive from Mumbai to Chennai?

About 15 h on the fastest route (1,227 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chennai from Mumbai?

Chennai is to the south-east of Mumbai, at an initial bearing of 129°.

How long is the flight from Mumbai to Chennai?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 47 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.