Distance from Shanghai to Chennai
The sea distance from Shanghai, China to Chennai, India is 3,768 nautical miles (6,979 km), on the route ships sail.
Days at sea from Shanghai to Chennai
| Speed | Days at sea |
|---|---|
| 10 knots | 15.7 days |
| 12 knots | 13.1 days |
| 14 knots | 11.2 days |
| 16 knots | 9.8 days |
| 18 knots | 8.7 days |
| 20 knots | 7.9 days |
At sea only: add the canal transit, any waiting time and the days in port for the voyage time.
The route
From Shanghai the route runs without any canal transit to Chennai, following the sea lanes and straits ships use and keeping clear of land.
Plan another route with the free port distance calculator: any two of 1,300+ ports, with or without each canal.
Other port distances
Shanghai to Chennai by sea.
How far is Shanghai from Chennai by sea?
The sea distance from Shanghai to Chennai is 3,768 nautical miles (6,979 km), on the route ships sail.
How many days does a ship take from Shanghai to Chennai?
About 11.2 days at sea at 14 knots, 8.7 days at 18 knots, before any canal waiting time or port stay.
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