Driving from Chennai to Jamālpur
Jamālpur lies 1,661 km (1,032 mi) north-east of Chennai, +0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 25 h 20 min without stops, over roughly 2,027 km (1,259 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Chennai | Jamālpur | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | Bangladesh |
| Population | 4.7 million | 167,900 |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) | 23 m (75 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) |
Clocks in Jamālpur are 30 min ahead of Chennai right now, so a 25 h 20 min journey lands 25 h 50 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Jamālpur
Crossing from India into Bangladesh: money changes from the Rupee to the Taka (BDT); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363, Euro, NEMA 1-15, Type K; the dialling code becomes +880; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
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Staying in Jamālpur
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Common questions
How far is Jamālpur from Chennai?
1,661 km (1,032 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Chennai; by road roughly 2,027 km (1,259 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chennai to Jamālpur by car?
About 25 h 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chennai and Jamālpur?
Jamālpur is 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Dhaka against Asia/Kolkata).
What currency do I need in Jamālpur?
The Taka (BDT).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.