The straight-line distance from Kathmandu, Nepal to Chennai, India is 1,710 km (1,062 miles).Chennai is SSW of Kathmandu.
Distance (km)
1,710
straight line
Distance (miles)
1,062
straight line
Flight Time
2 hr 36 min
estimated direct
Direction
SSW
199° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 2 hr 36 min | 1,710 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 27 hr 48 min | ~2,223 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 | Kathmandu, Nepal |
| To | Chennai, India |
| Straight-line Distance | 1,710 km (1,062 miles) |
| Bearing | 199° (SSW) |
| Coordinates (Kathmandu) | 27.7172°, 85.3240° |
| Coordinates (Chennai) | 13.0827°, 80.2707° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Kathmandu to Chennai is 1,710 km (1,062 miles). Chennai is SSW of Kathmandu.
A direct flight from Kathmandu to Chennai takes approximately 2 hr 36 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Kathmandu to Chennai takes approximately 27 hr 48 min. 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 SSW (199 degrees) from Kathmandu.
The distance from Chennai to Kathmandu is the same: 1,710 km (1,062 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.