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Distance from Amritsar to Kanpur

Straight line

781 km
486 mi · 422 NM

By road

896 km
557 mi

Travel time

10 h 39 min
flight ≈ 1 h 29 min

Direction

SE 136°
initial bearing

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How far is Amritsar from Kanpur?

Amritsar (India) and Kanpur (India) are quite far apart: 781 km in a straight line, that is 486 miles or 422 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Amritsar to Kanpur is 896 km (557 miles), about 10 h 39 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 15% longer than the straight line.

From Amritsar, Kanpur lies to the south-east (initial bearing 136°). Both cities are in India. The halfway point is at 29.0715°, 77.6810°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 29 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Amritsar from Kanpur?

By road it is 896 km (557 miles) from Amritsar to Kanpur; in a straight line it is 781 km (486 miles).

How long is the drive from Amritsar to Kanpur?

About 10 h 39 min on the fastest route (896 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kanpur from Amritsar?

Kanpur is to the south-east of Amritsar, at an initial bearing of 136°.

How long is the flight from Amritsar to Kanpur?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 29 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.