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Distance from Rawalpindi to Chennai

Straight line

2,387 km
1,483 mi · 1,289 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 3 h 29 min

Direction

SSE 160°
initial bearing

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How far is Rawalpindi from Chennai?

Rawalpindi (Pakistan) and Chennai (India) are quite far apart: 2,387 km in a straight line, that is 1,483 miles or 1,289 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Rawalpindi, Chennai lies to the south (initial bearing 160°). The route crosses from Pakistan into India. The halfway point is at 23.3839°, 76.9458°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 29 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 Rawalpindi from Chennai?

The straight-line distance between Rawalpindi and Chennai is 2,387 km (1,483 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Chennai from Rawalpindi?

Chennai is to the south of Rawalpindi, at an initial bearing of 160°.

How long is the flight from Rawalpindi to Chennai?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 29 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.