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Distance from Samara to Chennai

Straight line

5,185 km
3,222 mi · 2,800 NM

By road

6,752 km
4,195 mi

Travel time

85 h
flight ≈ 6 h 59 min

Direction

SE 138°
initial bearing

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How far is Samara from Chennai?

Samara (Russia) and Chennai (India) are very far apart: 5,185 km in a straight line, that is 3,222 miles or 2,800 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Samara to Chennai is 6,752 km (4,195 miles), about 85 h by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 30% longer than the straight line.

From Samara, Chennai lies to the south-east (initial bearing 138°). The route crosses from Russia into India. The halfway point is at 34.0129°, 68.8855°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 59 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 Samara from Chennai?

By road it is 6,752 km (4,195 miles) from Samara to Chennai; in a straight line it is 5,185 km (3,222 miles).

How long is the drive from Samara to Chennai?

About 85 h on the fastest route (6,752 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chennai from Samara?

Chennai is to the south-east of Samara, at an initial bearing of 138°.

How long is the flight from Samara to Chennai?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 59 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.