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Distance from Tianshui to Chennai

Straight line

3,500 km
2,175 mi · 1,890 NM

By road

5,215 km
3,240 mi

Travel time

62 h 22 min
flight ≈ 4 h 53 min

Direction

SW 233°
initial bearing

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How far is Tianshui from Chennai?

Tianshui (China) and Chennai (India) are very far apart: 3,500 km in a straight line, that is 2,175 miles or 1,890 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tianshui to Chennai is 5,215 km (3,240 miles), about 62 h 22 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 49% longer than the straight line.

From Tianshui, Chennai lies to the south-west (initial bearing 233°). The route crosses from China into India. The halfway point is at 24.3615°, 91.9252°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 53 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 Tianshui from Chennai?

By road it is 5,215 km (3,240 miles) from Tianshui to Chennai; in a straight line it is 3,500 km (2,175 miles).

How long is the drive from Tianshui to Chennai?

About 62 h 22 min on the fastest route (5,215 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chennai from Tianshui?

Chennai is to the south-west of Tianshui, at an initial bearing of 233°.

How long is the flight from Tianshui to Chennai?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 53 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.