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Distance from Tallinn to Chennai

Straight line

6,851 km
4,257 mi · 3,699 NM

By road

8,598 km
5,343 mi

Travel time

113 h 15 min
flight ≈ 9 h 4 min

Direction

ESE 114°
initial bearing

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How far is Tallinn from Chennai?

Tallinn (Estonia) and Chennai (India) are very far apart: 6,851 km in a straight line, that is 4,257 miles or 3,699 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tallinn to Chennai is 8,598 km (5,343 miles), about 113 h 15 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Tallinn, Chennai lies to the south-east (initial bearing 114°). The route crosses from Estonia into India. The halfway point is at 39.2795°, 61.9022°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 4 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 Tallinn from Chennai?

By road it is 8,598 km (5,343 miles) from Tallinn to Chennai; in a straight line it is 6,851 km (4,257 miles).

How long is the drive from Tallinn to Chennai?

About 113 h 15 min on the fastest route (8,598 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chennai from Tallinn?

Chennai is to the south-east of Tallinn, at an initial bearing of 114°.

How long is the flight from Tallinn to Chennai?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 4 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.