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Distance from Sosnowiec to Chennai

Straight line

6,862 km
4,264 mi · 3,705 NM

By road

9,910 km
6,158 mi

Travel time

116 h 15 min
flight ≈ 9 h 5 min

Direction

ESE 104°
initial bearing

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How far is Sosnowiec from Chennai?

Sosnowiec (Poland) and Chennai (India) are very far apart: 6,862 km in a straight line, that is 4,264 miles or 3,705 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sosnowiec to Chennai is 9,910 km (6,158 miles), about 116 h 15 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 44% longer than the straight line.

From Sosnowiec, Chennai lies to the east (initial bearing 104°). The route crosses from Poland into India. The halfway point is at 35.4410°, 56.6918°.

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

By road it is 9,910 km (6,158 miles) from Sosnowiec to Chennai; in a straight line it is 6,862 km (4,264 miles).

How long is the drive from Sosnowiec to Chennai?

About 116 h 15 min on the fastest route (9,910 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chennai from Sosnowiec?

Chennai is to the east of Sosnowiec, at an initial bearing of 104°.

How long is the flight from Sosnowiec to Chennai?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 5 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.