Chennai, India — Complete distance hub with flight times, driving distances & travel planning data
By SnapDistance Team · Updated April 21, 2026
From Chennai, the closest major city is Bangalore at just 290 km (52 min by air). The farthest destination is Dubai at 2,944 km. On average, the 8 destinations listed here are 1,421 km from Chennai.
Chennai is one of the largest cities in India, with a population of approximately 7,088,000. Located in the South India region of Asia, Chennai serves as a global hub for business, tourism, and international connections.
Chennai connects to 8 destinations within Asia and 0 intercontinental routes spanning 1 continents. Whether you're planning a weekend trip, a business journey, or a long-haul adventure, this page covers every route from Chennai with exact distances, flight times, and driving estimates.
Understanding route categories from Chennai helps with travel planning:
| Category | Distance | Routes | Best Transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟢 Short-haul | Under 1,500 km | 5 routes | Car or flight |
| 🟡 Medium-haul | 1,500–5,000 km | 3 routes | Flight (3–7 hours) |
| 🔴 Long-haul | Over 5,000 km | 0 routes | Flight (7+ hours) |
For short distances under 500 km, driving or bus travel from Chennai is often the most convenient option. For anything over 1,000 km, flying is almost always the best choice.
All distances shown are straight-line (great-circle) distances. Actual road distances are typically 20–40% longer. Flight times assume 800 km/h cruising speed with 30 minutes for takeoff and landing. For the most accurate door-to-door estimates, add 2–3 hours for airport procedures on each end.
Most routes from Chennai are within a few timezones, so jet lag is rarely a concern.
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The closest major city to Chennai is Bangalore, India at 290 km (180 miles). Flight time: approximately 52 min.
The farthest city from Chennai in our database is Dubai at 2,944 km (1,829 miles).
We cover 8 destinations from Chennai, spanning 1 continents.
The average distance from Chennai to all listed destinations is approximately 1,421 km (883 miles).
From Chennai: 5 short-haul routes (under 1,500 km), 3 medium-haul (1,500–5,000 km), and 0 long-haul routes (over 5,000 km).
📍 Data: Coordinates from OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances calculated using the Haversine formula. Travel times are estimates only. Last verified: April 21, 2026.