The straight-line distance from Melbourne, Australia to Chennai, India is 8,789 km (5,461 miles).Chennai is WNW of Melbourne.
Distance (km)
8,789
straight line
Distance (miles)
5,461
straight line
Flight Time
11 hr 30 min
estimated direct
Direction
WNW
296° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 11 hr 30 min | 8,789 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | Melbourne, Australia |
| To | Chennai, India |
| Straight-line Distance | 8,789 km (5,461 miles) |
| Bearing | 296° (WNW) |
| Coordinates (Melbourne) | -37.8136°, 144.9631° |
| Coordinates (Chennai) | 13.0827°, 80.2707° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Melbourne to Chennai is 8,789 km (5,461 miles). Chennai is WNW of Melbourne.
A direct flight from Melbourne to Chennai takes approximately 11 hr 30 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Chennai is WNW (296 degrees) from Melbourne.
The distance from Chennai to Melbourne is the same: 8,789 km (5,461 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.