The straight-line distance from Xi'an, China to Chennai, India is 3,731 km (2,318 miles).Chennai is WSW of Xi'an.
Distance (km)
3,731
straight line
Distance (miles)
2,318
straight line
Flight Time
5 hr 12 min
estimated direct
Direction
WSW
238° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 5 hr 12 min | 3,731 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 60 hr 36 min | ~4,850 km | Avg 80 km/h, +30% route factor |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | Xi'an, China |
| To | Chennai, India |
| Straight-line Distance | 3,731 km (2,318 miles) |
| Bearing | 238° (WSW) |
| Coordinates (Xi'an) | 34.3416°, 108.9398° |
| Coordinates (Chennai) | 13.0827°, 80.2707° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Xi'an to Chennai is 3,731 km (2,318 miles). Chennai is WSW of Xi'an.
A direct flight from Xi'an to Chennai takes approximately 5 hr 12 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Xi'an to Chennai takes approximately 60 hr 36 min. This estimate assumes an average speed of 80 km/h with a 30% route factor for indirect roads. Actual time will vary based on road conditions, traffic, and the specific route taken.
Chennai is WSW (238 degrees) from Xi'an.
The distance from Chennai to Xi'an is the same: 3,731 km (2,318 miles). Distance between two points is the same in either direction.
Distances calculated using the Haversine formula (great-circle distance). Travel time estimates are approximate.
Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.