Port distance

Distance from Chennai to Rotterdam

The sea distance from Chennai, India to Rotterdam, Netherlands is 7,376 nautical miles (13,660 km) via the Suez Canal, on the route ships sail.

7,376nautical miles
Kilometres13,660 km
Days at sea22.0 days at 14 kn
CanalsSuez
Chennai (INMAA) to Rotterdam (NLRTM)

Days at sea from Chennai to Rotterdam

SpeedDays at sea
10 knots30.7 days
12 knots25.6 days
14 knots22.0 days
16 knots19.2 days
18 knots17.1 days
20 knots15.4 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 11,088 NM: 3,712 NM more, about 11.0 extra days at 14 knots.

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FAQs

Chennai to Rotterdam by sea.

How far is Chennai from Rotterdam by sea?

The sea distance from Chennai to Rotterdam is 7,376 nautical miles (13,660 km) via the Suez Canal, on the route ships sail.

How many days does a ship take from Chennai to Rotterdam?

About 22.0 days at sea at 14 knots, 17.1 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?

11,088 nautical miles, 3,712 NM more than through the Suez Canal: about 11.0 extra days at 14 knots.