Distance from Chennai to Piraeus
The sea distance from Chennai, India to Piraeus, Greece is 4,666 nautical miles (8,642 km) via the Suez Canal, on the route ships sail.
Days at sea from Chennai to Piraeus
| Speed | Days at sea |
|---|---|
| 10 knots | 19.4 days |
| 12 knots | 16.2 days |
| 14 knots | 13.9 days |
| 16 knots | 12.2 days |
| 18 knots | 10.8 days |
| 20 knots | 9.7 days |
At sea only: add the canal transit, any waiting time and the days in port for the voyage time.
Round the Cape of Good Hope
Avoiding the Suez Canal, the route round the Cape of Good Hope is 11,504 NM: 6,838 NM more, about 20.4 extra days at 14 knots.
More on the Suez Canal and the route round the Cape
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Chennai to Piraeus by sea.
How far is Chennai from Piraeus by sea?
The sea distance from Chennai to Piraeus is 4,666 nautical miles (8,642 km) via the Suez Canal, on the route ships sail.
How many days does a ship take from Chennai to Piraeus?
About 13.9 days at sea at 14 knots, 10.8 days at 18 knots, before any canal waiting time or port stay.
How far is it round the Cape of Good Hope instead of through Suez?
11,504 nautical miles, 6,838 NM more than through the Suez Canal: about 20.4 extra days at 14 knots.
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