Sea distance from Hamburg to Chennai (ex Madras)
The sea route from Hamburg (Germany) to Chennai (ex Madras) (India) is about 7,422 nautical miles, which is 13,745 km or 8,541 statute miles. The route transits Kiel Canal and Strait of Dover and Strait of Gibraltar and Suez Canal and Bab-el-Mandeb. That is about 82% 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) | 61d 20h |
| Sailboat, average (6 kn) | 51d 13h |
| Displacement trawler (8 kn) | 38d 16h |
| Fast trawler (10 kn) | 30d 22h |
| Planing motor yacht (15 kn) | 20d 15h |
| Fast motor yacht (20 kn) | 15d 11h |
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 Chennai (ex Madras) from Hamburg by sea?
About 7,422 nautical miles (13,745 km / 8,541 statute miles) along the practical sea route, which transits Kiel Canal and Strait of Dover and Strait of Gibraltar and Suez Canal and Bab-el-Mandeb. The straight-line distance is shorter, but boats follow coastlines, channels, and traffic lanes.
How long does it take to sail from Hamburg to Chennai (ex Madras)?
At a typical sailing average of 6 knots it is about 51d 13h underway. A 10-knot trawler needs about 30d 22h, and a 20-knot motor yacht about 15d 11h. 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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