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Distance from Chennai to Kanpur

Straight line

1,481 km
920 mi · 800 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 2 h 21 min

Direction

N 0°
initial bearing

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How far is Chennai from Kanpur?

Chennai (India) and Kanpur (India) are quite far apart: 1,481 km in a straight line, that is 920 miles or 800 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Chennai, Kanpur lies to the north (initial bearing 0°). Both cities are in India. The halfway point is at 19.7765°, 80.3126°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 21 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 Chennai from Kanpur?

The straight-line distance between Chennai and Kanpur is 1,481 km (920 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Kanpur from Chennai?

Kanpur is to the north of Chennai, at an initial bearing of 0°.

How long is the flight from Chennai to Kanpur?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 21 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.