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Distance from Sūrat to Chennai

Straight line

1,197 km
744 mi · 646 NM

By road

1,447 km
899 mi

Travel time

17 h 32 min
flight ≈ 2 h

Direction

SE 138°
initial bearing

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How far is Sūrat from Chennai?

Sūrat (India) and Chennai (India) are quite far apart: 1,197 km in a straight line, that is 744 miles or 646 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sūrat to Chennai is 1,447 km (899 miles), about 17 h 32 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Sūrat, Chennai lies to the south-east (initial bearing 138°). Both cities are in India. The halfway point is at 17.1760°, 76.6359°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h (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 Sūrat from Chennai?

By road it is 1,447 km (899 miles) from Sūrat to Chennai; in a straight line it is 1,197 km (744 miles).

How long is the drive from Sūrat to Chennai?

About 17 h 32 min on the fastest route (1,447 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chennai from Sūrat?

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

How long is the flight from Sūrat to Chennai?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 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.