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Distance from Sendai to Chennai

Straight line

6,560 km
4,076 mi · 3,542 NM

By road

8,265 km
5,136 mi

Travel time

100 h 3 min
flight ≈ 8 h 42 min

Direction

W 262°
initial bearing

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How far is Sendai from Chennai?

Sendai (Japan) and Chennai (India) are very far apart: 6,560 km in a straight line, that is 4,076 miles or 3,542 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sendai to Chennai is 8,265 km (5,136 miles), about 100 h 3 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Sendai, Chennai lies to the west (initial bearing 262°). The route crosses from Japan into India. The halfway point is at 29.0618°, 106.9832°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 42 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 Sendai from Chennai?

By road it is 8,265 km (5,136 miles) from Sendai to Chennai; in a straight line it is 6,560 km (4,076 miles).

How long is the drive from Sendai to Chennai?

About 100 h 3 min on the fastest route (8,265 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chennai from Sendai?

Chennai is to the west of Sendai, at an initial bearing of 262°.

How long is the flight from Sendai to Chennai?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 42 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.