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Distance from Plovdiv to Chennai

Straight line

6,218 km
3,864 mi · 3,358 NM

By road

8,430 km
5,238 mi

Travel time

101 h 20 min
flight ≈ 8 h 16 min

Direction

ESE 104°
initial bearing

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How far is Plovdiv from Chennai?

Plovdiv (Bulgaria) and Chennai (India) are very far apart: 6,218 km in a straight line, that is 3,864 miles or 3,358 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Plovdiv to Chennai is 8,430 km (5,238 miles), about 101 h 20 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 36% longer than the straight line.

From Plovdiv, Chennai lies to the east (initial bearing 104°). The route crosses from Bulgaria into India. The halfway point is at 30.5312°, 56.5978°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 16 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 Plovdiv from Chennai?

By road it is 8,430 km (5,238 miles) from Plovdiv to Chennai; in a straight line it is 6,218 km (3,864 miles).

How long is the drive from Plovdiv to Chennai?

About 101 h 20 min on the fastest route (8,430 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chennai from Plovdiv?

Chennai is to the east of Plovdiv, at an initial bearing of 104°.

How long is the flight from Plovdiv to Chennai?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 16 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.