Sea distance from Chennai (ex Madras) to Singapore
The sea route from Chennai (ex Madras) (India) to Singapore (Singapore) is about 1,570 nautical miles, which is 2,908 km or 1,807 statute miles. The route transits Strait of Malacca.
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) | 13d 2h |
| Sailboat, average (6 kn) | 10d 22h |
| Displacement trawler (8 kn) | 8d 4h |
| Fast trawler (10 kn) | 6d 13h |
| Planing motor yacht (15 kn) | 4d 9h |
| Fast motor yacht (20 kn) | 3d 7h |
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.
Plan this passage properly
Open Chennai (ex Madras) to Singapore in the Marine OS route planner: it suggests the sea route, then you drag waypoints, set your speed and fuel burn, and check weather and tides along the way.
Open this route in the plannerFrequently asked questions
How far is Singapore from Chennai (ex Madras) by sea?
About 1,570 nautical miles (2,908 km / 1,807 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 Singapore?
At a typical sailing average of 6 knots it is about 10d 22h underway. A 10-knot trawler needs about 6d 13h, and a 20-knot motor yacht about 3d 7h. 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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