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Distance from Chennai to Mumbai

1,033 km (642 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

1,033 km

Kilometers

642 miles

Miles

~1h 43m

Est. Flight

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Time Difference

Chennai

India
Area: 427 km²
Population: 6.6M
Elevation: 6m

Mumbai

India
Area: 603 km²
Population: 12.44M
Timezone: UTC+5.5
Elevation: 14m

The distance between Chennai and Mumbai is roughly equivalent to 3 hours of driving, though the straight-line distance as the crow flies is significantly shorter than any road route.

Chennai is known for Marina Beach and Kapaleeshwarar Temple, while Mumbai is famous for Gateway of India and Marine Drive.

In terms of city area, Mumbai is 1.4x larger than Chennai. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Chennai from Mumbai?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Chennai to Mumbai is 1,033 km (642 miles).

How long is the flight from Chennai to Mumbai?

A direct flight would take approximately 1h 43m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Chennai bigger than Mumbai?

Mumbai is larger at 603 km², compared to 427 km².

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