Nairobi to Chennai Distance
5,052 km · 3,139 miles · 6 h 49 min flight
The distance from Nairobi to Chennai is 5,052 km (3,139 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 6 h 49 min. Chennai is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of Nairobi.
Nairobi
Kenya
Chennai
India
- Kilometres
- 5,052
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 3,139
- 2,728 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 6 h 49 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- +2 hours 30 minutes
- Chennai vs Nairobi
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Nairobi | East-northeast (70°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Chennai | West-southwest (255°) |
| Halfway point | 6.35° N, 58.25° E |
| Nairobi coordinates | 1.28° S, 36.82° E |
| Chennai coordinates | 13.09° N, 80.28° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Chennai from Nairobi?
5,052 kilometres or 3,139 miles (2,728 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Nairobi to Chennai?
About 6 h 49 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 Nairobi and Chennai?
Chennai is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of Nairobi right now.
In which direction is Chennai from Nairobi?
Chennai lies to the east-northeast of Nairobi (initial bearing 70°).
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.