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Distance from Sydney to Chennai

The straight-line distance from Sydney, Australia to Chennai, India is 9,126 km (5,670 miles).Chennai is WNW of Sydney.

Distance (km)

9,126

straight line

Distance (miles)

5,670

straight line

Flight Time

11 hr 54 min

estimated direct

Direction

WNW

292° bearing

Transport Comparison: Sydney to Chennai

ModeEstimated TimeDistanceNotes
Flight11 hr 54 min9,126 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.

Sydney to Chennai: Key Details

FromSydney, Australia
ToChennai, India
Straight-line Distance9,126 km (5,670 miles)
Bearing292° (WNW)
Coordinates (Sydney)-33.8688°, 151.2093°
Coordinates (Chennai)13.0827°, 80.2707°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Sydney from Chennai?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Sydney to Chennai is 9,126 km (5,670 miles). Chennai is WNW of Sydney.

How long is the flight from Sydney to Chennai?

A direct flight from Sydney to Chennai takes approximately 11 hr 54 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.

What direction is Chennai from Sydney?

Chennai is WNW (292 degrees) from Sydney.

What is the distance from Chennai to Sydney?

The distance from Chennai to Sydney is the same: 9,126 km (5,670 miles). Distance between two points is the same in either direction.

Other Distance Calculations

Chennai to Bangalore290 kmChennai to Hyderabad515 kmSydney to Melbourne713 kmChennai to Mumbai1,033 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.