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Distance from Porto to Chennai

Straight line

8,973 km
5,576 mi · 4,845 NM

By road

11,915 km
7,404 mi

Travel time

137 h 28 min
flight ≈ 11 h 43 min

Direction

E 81°
initial bearing

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How far is Porto from Chennai?

Porto (Portugal) and Chennai (India) are very far apart: 8,973 km in a straight line, that is 5,576 miles or 4,845 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Porto to Chennai is 11,915 km (7,404 miles), about 137 h 28 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 33% longer than the straight line.

From Porto, Chennai lies to the east (initial bearing 81°). The route crosses from Portugal into India. The halfway point is at 35.4421°, 42.9885°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 43 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 Porto from Chennai?

By road it is 11,915 km (7,404 miles) from Porto to Chennai; in a straight line it is 8,973 km (5,576 miles).

How long is the drive from Porto to Chennai?

About 137 h 28 min on the fastest route (11,915 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chennai from Porto?

Chennai is to the east of Porto, at an initial bearing of 81°.

How long is the flight from Porto to Chennai?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 43 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.