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Distance from Ürümqi to Chennai

Straight line

3,476 km
2,160 mi · 1,877 NM

By road

4,824 km
2,998 mi

Travel time

60 h 35 min
flight ≈ 4 h 51 min

Direction

SSW 194°
initial bearing

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How far is Ürümqi from Chennai?

Ürümqi (China) and Chennai (India) are very far apart: 3,476 km in a straight line, that is 2,160 miles or 1,877 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Ürümqi to Chennai is 4,824 km (2,998 miles), about 60 h 35 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 39% longer than the straight line.

From Ürümqi, Chennai lies to the south (initial bearing 194°). The route crosses from China into India. The halfway point is at 28.4924°, 83.3941°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 51 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 Ürümqi from Chennai?

By road it is 4,824 km (2,998 miles) from Ürümqi to Chennai; in a straight line it is 3,476 km (2,160 miles).

How long is the drive from Ürümqi to Chennai?

About 60 h 35 min on the fastest route (4,824 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chennai from Ürümqi?

Chennai is to the south of Ürümqi, at an initial bearing of 194°.

How long is the flight from Ürümqi to Chennai?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 51 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.