Distance from Colombo to Chennai
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Extended route information
The shortest distance (air line) between Colombo and Chennai is 683.37 km.
Driving route: -- ( - )The shortest route between Colombo and Chennai is according to the route planner. The driving time is approx. . Half of the trip is reached in .
Flight route: 671.49 km (1h 17min)The flight distance between the nearest airports Colombo (CMB) and Chennai (MAA) is 671.49 km. This corresponds to an approximate flight time of 1h 17min. Similar flight routes: CMB → BLR , CMB → HYD , CMB → CCJ , CMB → COK , HRI → MAA
Bearing: 3.68° (N)The initial bearing on the course from Colombo to Chennai is 3.68° and the compass direction is N.
Midpoint: 9.994,80.0471The geographic midpoint between Colombo and Chennai is in 341.68 km distance between both points in a bearing of 3.68°. It is located in Sri Lanka, Northern Province (ශ්රී ලංකාව இலங்கை, Northern Province).
Time difference: 0hColombo and Chennai are both in the same time zone Asia/Colombo.
How is the distance calculated?
To calculate the distance between Colombo and Chennai, the place names are converted into coordinates (latitude and longitude). The respective geographic centre is used for cities, regions and countries. To calculate the distance the Haversine formula is applied.