The straight-line distance from Dhaka, Bangladesh to Chennai, India is 1,601 km (995 miles).Chennai is SW of Dhaka.
Distance (km)
1,601
straight line
Distance (miles)
995
straight line
Flight Time
2 hr 30 min
estimated direct
Direction
SW
224° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 2 hr 30 min | 1,601 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 26 hr | ~2,081 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 | Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| To | Chennai, India |
| Straight-line Distance | 1,601 km (995 miles) |
| Bearing | 224° (SW) |
| Coordinates (Dhaka) | 23.8103°, 90.4125° |
| Coordinates (Chennai) | 13.0827°, 80.2707° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Dhaka to Chennai is 1,601 km (995 miles). Chennai is SW of Dhaka.
A direct flight from Dhaka to Chennai takes approximately 2 hr 30 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Dhaka to Chennai takes approximately 26 hr. 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 SW (224 degrees) from Dhaka.
The distance from Chennai to Dhaka is the same: 1,601 km (995 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.