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Distance from Kanpur to Beijing

Straight line

3,646 km
2,265 mi · 1,968 NM

By road

5,102 km
3,171 mi

Travel time

59 h 46 min
flight ≈ 5 h 3 min

Direction

ENE 57°
initial bearing

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How far is Kanpur from Beijing?

Kanpur (India) and Beijing (China) are very far apart: 3,646 km in a straight line, that is 2,265 miles or 1,968 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kanpur to Beijing is 5,102 km (3,171 miles), about 59 h 46 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 40% longer than the straight line.

From Kanpur, Beijing lies to the north-east (initial bearing 57°). The route crosses from India into China. The halfway point is at 34.5115°, 96.9369°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 3 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 Beijing?

By road it is 5,102 km (3,171 miles) from Kanpur to Beijing; in a straight line it is 3,646 km (2,265 miles).

How long is the drive from Kanpur to Beijing?

About 59 h 46 min on the fastest route (5,102 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Beijing from Kanpur?

Beijing is to the north-east of Kanpur, at an initial bearing of 57°.

How long is the flight from Kanpur to Beijing?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 3 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.