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Distance from Tianjin to Chennai

Straight line

4,631 km
2,878 mi · 2,501 NM

By road

6,361 km
3,953 mi

Travel time

75 h 13 min
flight ≈ 6 h 17 min

Direction

WSW 242°
initial bearing

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How far is Tianjin from Chennai?

Tianjin (China) and Chennai (India) are very far apart: 4,631 km in a straight line, that is 2,878 miles or 2,501 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tianjin to Chennai is 6,361 km (3,953 miles), about 75 h 13 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 37% longer than the straight line.

From Tianjin, Chennai lies to the south-west (initial bearing 242°). The route crosses from China into India. The halfway point is at 27.3123°, 96.5606°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 17 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 Tianjin from Chennai?

By road it is 6,361 km (3,953 miles) from Tianjin to Chennai; in a straight line it is 4,631 km (2,878 miles).

How long is the drive from Tianjin to Chennai?

About 75 h 13 min on the fastest route (6,361 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chennai from Tianjin?

Chennai is to the south-west of Tianjin, at an initial bearing of 242°.

How long is the flight from Tianjin to Chennai?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 17 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.