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Distance from Utrecht to Chennai

Straight line

7,857 km
4,882 mi · 4,242 NM

By road

10,642 km
6,613 mi

Travel time

123 h 47 min
flight ≈ 10 h 19 min

Direction

E 94°
initial bearing

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How far is Utrecht from Chennai?

Utrecht (Netherlands) and Chennai (India) are very far apart: 7,857 km in a straight line, that is 4,882 miles or 4,242 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Utrecht to Chennai is 10,642 km (6,613 miles), about 123 h 47 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 35% longer than the straight line.

From Utrecht, Chennai lies to the east (initial bearing 94°). The route crosses from Netherlands into India. The halfway point is at 38.4725°, 52.5826°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 19 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 Utrecht from Chennai?

By road it is 10,642 km (6,613 miles) from Utrecht to Chennai; in a straight line it is 7,857 km (4,882 miles).

How long is the drive from Utrecht to Chennai?

About 123 h 47 min on the fastest route (10,642 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chennai from Utrecht?

Chennai is to the east of Utrecht, at an initial bearing of 94°.

How long is the flight from Utrecht to Chennai?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 19 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.