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Distance from Qingdao to Chennai

Straight line

4,743 km
2,947 mi · 2,561 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 6 h 26 min

Direction

WSW 248°
initial bearing

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How far is Qingdao from Chennai?

Qingdao (China) and Chennai (India) are very far apart: 4,743 km in a straight line, that is 2,947 miles or 2,561 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Qingdao, Chennai lies to the west (initial bearing 248°). The route crosses from China into India. The halfway point is at 25.9460°, 98.3864°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 26 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 Qingdao from Chennai?

The straight-line distance between Qingdao and Chennai is 4,743 km (2,947 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Chennai from Qingdao?

Chennai is to the west of Qingdao, at an initial bearing of 248°.

How long is the flight from Qingdao to Chennai?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 26 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.