Distance Calculator
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil → Chennai, India
Distance Result
8,682 miles
13,972 km | 7,544 nautical miles
Straight-line (great circle) distance
The distance from Rio de Janeiro to Chennai is about 13,972 km (8,682 miles) as the crow flies, or 7,544 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 17.5 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
≈ 6d 11h
Estimated at 90 km/h average. Actual road distance is typically 15-30% longer than the straight line.
Flying
≈ 17h 11min
Estimated at 850 km/h cruising speed plus takeoff and landing time.
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Distances from Rio de Janeiro to Nearby Cities
Frequently Asked Questions
The straight-line (great circle) distance between Rio de Janeiro and Chennai is 8,682 miles (13,972 kilometers).
A direct flight from Rio de Janeiro to Chennai takes approximately 17h 11min, based on an average cruising speed of 850 km/h plus takeoff and landing time.
Driving from Rio de Janeiro to Chennai takes approximately 6d 11h, assuming an average speed of 90 km/h. Actual time depends on the route and traffic.