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Distance from Kanpur to Gorakhpur

Straight line

567 km
352 mi · 306 NM

By road

659 km
410 mi

Travel time

8 h 15 min
flight ≈ 1 h 12 min

Direction

NW 307°
initial bearing

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How far is Kanpur from Gorakhpur?

Kanpur (India) and Gorakhpur (India) are a medium distance apart: 567 km in a straight line, that is 352 miles or 306 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kanpur to Gorakhpur is 659 km (410 miles), about 8 h 15 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 16% longer than the straight line.

From Kanpur, Gorakhpur lies to the north-west (initial bearing 307°). Both cities are in India. The halfway point is at 27.9762°, 78.0432°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 12 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 Gorakhpur?

By road it is 659 km (410 miles) from Kanpur to Gorakhpur; in a straight line it is 567 km (352 miles).

How long is the drive from Kanpur to Gorakhpur?

About 8 h 15 min on the fastest route (659 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Gorakhpur from Kanpur?

Gorakhpur is to the north-west of Kanpur, at an initial bearing of 307°.

How long is the flight from Kanpur to Gorakhpur?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 12 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.