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Home/Distance/Johannesburg to Chennai

Distance from Johannesburg to Chennai

The straight-line distance from Johannesburg, South Africa to Chennai, India is 7,137 km (4,435 miles).Chennai is ENE of Johannesburg.

Distance (km)

7,137

straight line

Distance (miles)

4,435

straight line

Flight Time

9 hr 24 min

estimated direct

Direction

ENE

59° bearing

Transport Comparison: Johannesburg to Chennai

ModeEstimated TimeDistanceNotes
Flight9 hr 24 min7,137 kmDirect 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.

Johannesburg to Chennai: Key Details

FromJohannesburg, South Africa
ToChennai, India
Straight-line Distance7,137 km (4,435 miles)
Bearing59° (ENE)
Coordinates (Johannesburg)-26.2041°, 28.0473°
Coordinates (Chennai)13.0827°, 80.2707°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Johannesburg from Chennai?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Johannesburg to Chennai is 7,137 km (4,435 miles). Chennai is ENE of Johannesburg.

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Chennai?

A direct flight from Johannesburg to Chennai takes approximately 9 hr 24 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.

What direction is Chennai from Johannesburg?

Chennai is ENE (59 degrees) from Johannesburg.

What is the distance from Chennai to Johannesburg?

The distance from Chennai to Johannesburg is the same: 7,137 km (4,435 miles). Distance between two points is the same in either direction.

Other Distance Calculations

Chennai to Bangalore290 kmChennai to Hyderabad515 kmChennai to Mumbai1,033 kmJohannesburg to Cape Town1,262 kmChennai to Dhaka1,601 kmChennai to Yangon1,761 kmChennai to Delhi1,768 kmChennai to Karachi1,911 kmChennai to Lahore2,137 kmChennai to Bangkok2,189 km

Distances calculated using the Haversine formula (great-circle distance). Travel time estimates are approximate.

Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.