Chennai to Colombo Distance
686 km · 426 miles · 1 h 21 min flight
The distance from Chennai to Colombo is 686 km (426 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 1 h 21 min. Chennai and Colombo are on the same time.
Chennai
India
686 km
Colombo
Sri Lanka
- Kilometres
- 686
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 426
- 370 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 1 h 21 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- None
- same local time
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Chennai | South (184°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Colombo | North (4°) |
| Halfway point | 10.01° N, 80.06° E |
| Chennai coordinates | 13.09° N, 80.28° E |
| Colombo coordinates | 6.94° N, 79.85° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Colombo from Chennai?
686 kilometres or 426 miles (370 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Chennai to Colombo?
About 1 h 21 min for a non-stop flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Flights with stops take longer.
What is the time difference between Chennai and Colombo?
Chennai and Colombo are on the same time right now.
In which direction is Colombo from Chennai?
Colombo lies to the south of Chennai (initial bearing 184°).
Distances are calculated on a sphere (radius 6,371 km) from city-centre coordinates (GeoNames, CC BY 4.0). Flight times are estimates; road distances are longer.