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Distance from Ningbo to Chennai

Straight line

4,631 km
2,877 mi · 2,500 NM

By road

6,433 km
3,997 mi

Travel time

76 h 42 min
flight ≈ 6 h 17 min

Direction

WSW 255°
initial bearing

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How far is Ningbo from Chennai?

Ningbo (China) and Chennai (India) are very far apart: 4,631 km in a straight line, that is 2,877 miles or 2,500 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Ningbo to Chennai is 6,433 km (3,997 miles), about 76 h 42 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 39% longer than the straight line.

From Ningbo, Chennai lies to the west (initial bearing 255°). The route crosses from China into India. The halfway point is at 22.8043°, 99.6609°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 17 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 Ningbo from Chennai?

By road it is 6,433 km (3,997 miles) from Ningbo to Chennai; in a straight line it is 4,631 km (2,877 miles).

How long is the drive from Ningbo to Chennai?

About 76 h 42 min on the fastest route (6,433 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chennai from Ningbo?

Chennai is to the west of Ningbo, at an initial bearing of 255°.

How long is the flight from Ningbo to Chennai?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 17 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.