The straight-line distance from Nanjing, China to Chennai, India is 4,449 km (2,764 miles).Chennai is WSW of Nanjing.
Distance (km)
4,449
straight line
Distance (miles)
2,764
straight line
Flight Time
6 hr 6 min
estimated direct
Direction
WSW
251° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 6 hr 6 min | 4,449 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 72 hr 18 min | ~5,784 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 | Nanjing, China |
| To | Chennai, India |
| Straight-line Distance | 4,449 km (2,764 miles) |
| Bearing | 251° (WSW) |
| Coordinates (Nanjing) | 32.0603°, 118.7969° |
| Coordinates (Chennai) | 13.0827°, 80.2707° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Nanjing to Chennai is 4,449 km (2,764 miles). Chennai is WSW of Nanjing.
A direct flight from Nanjing to Chennai takes approximately 6 hr 6 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Nanjing to Chennai takes approximately 72 hr 18 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 (251 degrees) from Nanjing.
The distance from Chennai to Nanjing is the same: 4,449 km (2,764 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.