The straight-line distance from Beijing, China to Chennai, India is 4,617 km (2,869 miles).Chennai is WSW of Beijing.
Distance (km)
4,617
straight line
Distance (miles)
2,869
straight line
Flight Time
6 hr 18 min
estimated direct
Direction
WSW
240° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 6 hr 18 min | 4,617 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 75 hr | ~6,002 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 | Beijing, China |
| To | Chennai, India |
| Straight-line Distance | 4,617 km (2,869 miles) |
| Bearing | 240° (WSW) |
| Coordinates (Beijing) | 39.9042°, 116.4074° |
| Coordinates (Chennai) | 13.0827°, 80.2707° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Beijing to Chennai is 4,617 km (2,869 miles). Chennai is WSW of Beijing.
A direct flight from Beijing to Chennai takes approximately 6 hr 18 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Beijing to Chennai takes approximately 75 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 WSW (240 degrees) from Beijing.
The distance from Chennai to Beijing is the same: 4,617 km (2,869 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.