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Distance from Kanpur to Amritsar

Straight line

781 km
486 mi · 422 NM

By road

893 km
555 mi

Travel time

10 h 36 min
flight ≈ 1 h 29 min

Direction

NW 318°
initial bearing

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How far is Kanpur from Amritsar?

Kanpur (India) and Amritsar (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, Kanpur to Amritsar is 893 km (555 miles), about 10 h 36 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 14% longer than the straight line.

From Kanpur, Amritsar lies to the north-west (initial bearing 318°). 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 Kanpur from Amritsar?

By road it is 893 km (555 miles) from Kanpur to Amritsar; in a straight line it is 781 km (486 miles).

How long is the drive from Kanpur to Amritsar?

About 10 h 36 min on the fastest route (893 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Amritsar from Kanpur?

Amritsar is to the north-west of Kanpur, at an initial bearing of 318°.

How long is the flight from Kanpur to Amritsar?

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.