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Istanbul, Turkey → Chennai, India
Distance Result
3,632 miles
5,845 km | 3,156 nautical miles
Straight-line (great circle) distance
The distance from Istanbul to Chennai is about 5,845 km (3,632 miles) as the crow flies, or 3,156 nautical miles.
This is the great-circle distance — the shortest path over the surface of the Earth, computed with the haversine formula from the coordinates of both cities. Road or rail distance is always longer, and the gap widens with every mountain range or coastline in between.
Putting the number to use
- At a cruising speed near 800 km/h the airborne time is about 7.3 hours; add 30-45 minutes for taxi, climb and descent.
- Time zone difference changes the arrival time on your ticket far more than the flying time does.
- For shipping, use road or sea distance instead — great-circle figures understate real routes.
Driving
≈ 2d 16h
Estimated at 90 km/h average. Actual road distance is typically 15-30% longer than the straight line.
Flying
≈ 7h 38min
Estimated at 850 km/h cruising speed plus takeoff and landing time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The straight-line (great circle) distance between Istanbul and Chennai is 3,632 miles (5,845 kilometers).
A direct flight from Istanbul to Chennai takes approximately 7h 38min, based on an average cruising speed of 850 km/h plus takeoff and landing time.
Driving from Istanbul to Chennai takes approximately 2d 16h, assuming an average speed of 90 km/h. Actual time depends on the route and traffic.