The straight-line distance from Delhi, India to Chennai, India is 1,768 km (1,098 miles).Chennai is S of Delhi.
Distance (km)
1,768
straight line
Distance (miles)
1,098
straight line
Flight Time
2 hr 42 min
estimated direct
Direction
S
169° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 2 hr 42 min | 1,768 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 28 hr 42 min | ~2,298 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 | Delhi, India |
| To | Chennai, India |
| Straight-line Distance | 1,768 km (1,098 miles) |
| Bearing | 169° (S) |
| Coordinates (Delhi) | 28.7041°, 77.1025° |
| Coordinates (Chennai) | 13.0827°, 80.2707° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Delhi to Chennai is 1,768 km (1,098 miles). Chennai is S of Delhi.
A direct flight from Delhi to Chennai takes approximately 2 hr 42 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Delhi to Chennai takes approximately 28 hr 42 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 S (169 degrees) from Delhi.
The distance from Chennai to Delhi is the same: 1,768 km (1,098 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.