Washington to Chennai Distance
13,773 km · 8,558 miles · 17 h 43 min flight
The distance from Washington to Chennai is 13,773 km (8,558 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 17 h 43 min. Chennai is 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of Washington.
Washington
District of Columbia
Chennai
India
- Kilometres
- 13,773
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 8,558
- 7,437 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 17 h 43 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- +9 hours 30 minutes
- Chennai vs Washington
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Washington | North-northeast (27°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Chennai | North-northwest (339°) |
| Halfway point | 65.22° N, 30.73° E |
| Washington coordinates | 38.90° N, 77.04° W |
| Chennai coordinates | 13.09° N, 80.28° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Chennai from Washington?
13,773 kilometres or 8,558 miles (7,437 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Washington to Chennai?
About 17 h 43 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 Washington and Chennai?
Chennai is 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of Washington right now.
In which direction is Chennai from Washington?
Chennai lies to the north-northeast of Washington (initial bearing 27°).
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.