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Distance from Wuxi to Chennai

Straight line

4,566 km
2,837 mi · 2,466 NM

By road

6,388 km
3,969 mi

Travel time

75 h 53 min
flight ≈ 6 h 12 min

Direction

WSW 252°
initial bearing

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How far is Wuxi from Chennai?

Wuxi (China) and Chennai (India) are very far apart: 4,566 km in a straight line, that is 2,837 miles or 2,466 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Wuxi to Chennai is 6,388 km (3,969 miles), about 75 h 53 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 40% longer than the straight line.

From Wuxi, Chennai lies to the west (initial bearing 252°). The route crosses from China into India. The halfway point is at 23.6030°, 98.8900°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 12 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 Wuxi from Chennai?

By road it is 6,388 km (3,969 miles) from Wuxi to Chennai; in a straight line it is 4,566 km (2,837 miles).

How long is the drive from Wuxi to Chennai?

About 75 h 53 min on the fastest route (6,388 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chennai from Wuxi?

Chennai is to the west of Wuxi, at an initial bearing of 252°.

How long is the flight from Wuxi to Chennai?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 12 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.