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Distance from Phoenix to Chennai

Straight line

14,691 km
9,129 mi · 7,933 NM

By road

12,141 km
7,544 mi

Travel time

139 h 42 min
flight ≈ 18 h 52 min

Direction

NNW 344°
initial bearing

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How far is Phoenix from Chennai?

Phoenix (United States) and Chennai (India) are very far apart: 14,691 km in a straight line, that is 9,129 miles or 7,933 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Phoenix to Chennai is 12,141 km (7,544 miles), about 139 h 42 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Phoenix, Chennai lies to the north (initial bearing 344°). The route crosses from United States into India. The halfway point is at 72.9145°, 128.5922°.

A direct flight would take about 18 h 52 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 Phoenix from Chennai?

By road it is 12,141 km (7,544 miles) from Phoenix to Chennai; in a straight line it is 14,691 km (9,129 miles).

How long is the drive from Phoenix to Chennai?

About 139 h 42 min on the fastest route (12,141 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chennai from Phoenix?

Chennai is to the north of Phoenix, at an initial bearing of 344°.

How long is the flight from Phoenix to Chennai?

A direct flight would take about 18 h 52 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.