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Distance from Kanpur to Delhi

Straight line

392 km
243 mi · 212 NM

By road

451 km
280 mi

Travel time

5 h 30 min
flight ≈ 59 min

Direction

NW 309°
initial bearing

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How far is Kanpur from Delhi?

Kanpur (India) and Delhi (India) are a medium distance apart: 392 km in a straight line, that is 243 miles or 212 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kanpur to Delhi is 451 km (280 miles), about 5 h 30 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 15% longer than the straight line.

From Kanpur, Delhi lies to the north-west (initial bearing 309°). Both cities are in India. The halfway point is at 27.5673°, 78.8062°.

A direct flight would take about 59 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 Delhi?

By road it is 451 km (280 miles) from Kanpur to Delhi; in a straight line it is 392 km (243 miles).

How long is the drive from Kanpur to Delhi?

About 5 h 30 min on the fastest route (451 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Delhi from Kanpur?

Delhi is to the north-west of Kanpur, at an initial bearing of 309°.

How long is the flight from Kanpur to Delhi?

A direct flight would take about 59 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.