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Distance from Shenzhen to Chennai

Straight line

3,722 km
2,313 mi · 2,010 NM

By road

5,514 km
3,426 mi

Travel time

66 h 56 min
flight ≈ 5 h 9 min

Direction

W 259°
initial bearing

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How far is Shenzhen from Chennai?

Shenzhen (China) and Chennai (India) are very far apart: 3,722 km in a straight line, that is 2,313 miles or 2,010 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shenzhen to Chennai is 5,514 km (3,426 miles), about 66 h 56 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 48% longer than the straight line.

From Shenzhen, Chennai lies to the west (initial bearing 259°). The route crosses from China into India. The halfway point is at 18.5658°, 96.7107°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 9 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 Shenzhen from Chennai?

By road it is 5,514 km (3,426 miles) from Shenzhen to Chennai; in a straight line it is 3,722 km (2,313 miles).

How long is the drive from Shenzhen to Chennai?

About 66 h 56 min on the fastest route (5,514 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chennai from Shenzhen?

Chennai is to the west of Shenzhen, at an initial bearing of 259°.

How long is the flight from Shenzhen to Chennai?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 9 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.