The straight-line distance from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to Chennai, India is 13,970 km (8,680 miles).Chennai is E of Rio de Janeiro.
Distance (km)
13,970
straight line
Distance (miles)
8,680
straight line
Flight Time
18 hr
estimated direct
Direction
E
90° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 18 hr | 13,970 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 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| To | Chennai, India |
| Straight-line Distance | 13,970 km (8,680 miles) |
| Bearing | 90° (E) |
| Coordinates (Rio de Janeiro) | -22.9068°, -43.1729° |
| Coordinates (Chennai) | 13.0827°, 80.2707° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Rio de Janeiro to Chennai is 13,970 km (8,680 miles). Chennai is E of Rio de Janeiro.
A direct flight from Rio de Janeiro to Chennai takes approximately 18 hr, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Chennai is E (90 degrees) from Rio de Janeiro.
The distance from Chennai to Rio de Janeiro is the same: 13,970 km (8,680 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.