Colombo to Chennai Distance
686 km · 426 miles · 1 h 21 min flight
The distance from Colombo to Chennai is 686 km (426 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 1 h 21 min. Colombo and Chennai are on the same time.
Colombo
Sri Lanka
686 km
Chennai
India
- 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 Colombo | North (4°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Chennai | South (184°) |
| Halfway point | 10.01° N, 80.06° E |
| Colombo coordinates | 6.94° N, 79.85° E |
| Chennai coordinates | 13.09° N, 80.28° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Chennai from Colombo?
686 kilometres or 426 miles (370 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Colombo to Chennai?
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 Colombo and Chennai?
Colombo and Chennai are on the same time right now.
In which direction is Chennai from Colombo?
Chennai lies to the north of Colombo (initial bearing 4°).
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.