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Ningbo, China → Chennai, India
Distance Result
2,876 miles
4,628 km | 2,499 nautical miles
Straight-line (great circle) distance
The distance from Ningbo to Chennai is about 4,628 km (2,876 miles) as the crow flies, or 2,499 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 5.8 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 3h
Estimated at 90 km/h average. Actual road distance is typically 15-30% longer than the straight line.
Flying
≈ 6h 12min
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 Ningbo and Chennai is 2,876 miles (4,628 kilometers).
A direct flight from Ningbo to Chennai takes approximately 6h 12min, based on an average cruising speed of 850 km/h plus takeoff and landing time.
Driving from Ningbo to Chennai takes approximately 2d 3h, assuming an average speed of 90 km/h. Actual time depends on the route and traffic.