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Distance from Kathmandu to Kanpur

Straight line

512 km
318 mi · 276 NM

By road

655 km
407 mi

Travel time

8 h 45 min
flight ≈ 1 h 8 min

Direction

WSW 256°
initial bearing

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How far is Kathmandu from Kanpur?

Kathmandu (Nepal) and Kanpur (India) are a medium distance apart: 512 km in a straight line, that is 318 miles or 276 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kathmandu to Kanpur is 655 km (407 miles), about 8 h 45 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 28% longer than the straight line.

From Kathmandu, Kanpur lies to the west (initial bearing 256°). The route crosses from Nepal into India. The halfway point is at 27.1053°, 82.8215°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 8 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 Kathmandu from Kanpur?

By road it is 655 km (407 miles) from Kathmandu to Kanpur; in a straight line it is 512 km (318 miles).

How long is the drive from Kathmandu to Kanpur?

About 8 h 45 min on the fastest route (655 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kanpur from Kathmandu?

Kanpur is to the west of Kathmandu, at an initial bearing of 256°.

How long is the flight from Kathmandu to Kanpur?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 8 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.