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Distance from Rabat to Chennai

Straight line

8,948 km
5,560 mi · 4,831 NM

By road

12,052 km
7,489 mi

Travel time

139 h 31 min
flight ≈ 11 h 41 min

Direction

E 81°
initial bearing

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How far is Rabat from Chennai?

Rabat (Morocco) and Chennai (India) are very far apart: 8,948 km in a straight line, that is 5,560 miles or 4,831 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Rabat to Chennai is 12,052 km (7,489 miles), about 139 h 31 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 35% longer than the straight line.

From Rabat, Chennai lies to the east (initial bearing 81°). The route crosses from Morocco into India. The halfway point is at 30.9502°, 41.0992°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 41 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 Rabat from Chennai?

By road it is 12,052 km (7,489 miles) from Rabat to Chennai; in a straight line it is 8,948 km (5,560 miles).

How long is the drive from Rabat to Chennai?

About 139 h 31 min on the fastest route (12,052 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chennai from Rabat?

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

How long is the flight from Rabat to Chennai?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 41 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.