Sea distance from Chennai (ex Madras) to Manila
The sea route from Chennai (ex Madras) (India) to Manila (Philippines) is about 2,920 nautical miles, which is 5,407 km or 3,360 statute miles. The route transits Strait of Malacca. That is about 23% longer than the direct great-circle line, because the practical route follows coastlines and shipping lanes.
Voyage time by boat speed
Time underway is distance divided by speed. These are continuous-passage figures with no stops or weather margin.
| Boat and speed | Time underway |
|---|---|
| Sailboat, conservative (5 kn) | 24d 8h |
| Sailboat, average (6 kn) | 20d 7h |
| Displacement trawler (8 kn) | 15d 5h |
| Fast trawler (10 kn) | 12d 4h |
| Planing motor yacht (15 kn) | 8d 3h |
| Fast motor yacht (20 kn) | 6d 2h |
Planning estimate, not navigation
This distance is computed over the open Eurostat shipping-lane network. It is a realistic passage length for planning, but your sailed distance will differ with weather routing, currents, draft, and the exact berths you leave from and arrive at. Always verify against official charts.
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Open this route in the plannerFrequently asked questions
How far is Manila from Chennai (ex Madras) by sea?
About 2,920 nautical miles (5,407 km / 3,360 statute miles) along the practical sea route, which transits Strait of Malacca. The straight-line distance is shorter, but boats follow coastlines, channels, and traffic lanes.
How long does it take to sail from Chennai (ex Madras) to Manila?
At a typical sailing average of 6 knots it is about 20d 7h underway. A 10-knot trawler needs about 12d 4h, and a 20-knot motor yacht about 6d 2h. Add margin for weather, currents, and stops.
How is this distance calculated?
It is computed over the open Eurostat global shipping-lane network, the same kind of network freight routing tools use. It is a realistic planning estimate, not a navigation product: your sailed distance will vary with weather routing, draft, and the exact harbors you use.
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