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Distance from Lucknow to Kanpur

Straight line

70.5 km
43.8 mi · 38.1 NM

By road

77.6 km
48.2 mi

Travel time

1 h 3 min
by car

Direction

SW 234°
initial bearing

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How far is Lucknow from Kanpur?

Lucknow (India) and Kanpur (India) are a short distance apart: 70.5 km in a straight line, that is 43.8 miles or 38.1 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lucknow to Kanpur is 77.6 km (48.2 miles), about 1 h 3 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 10% longer than the straight line.

From Lucknow, Kanpur lies to the south-west (initial bearing 234°). Both cities are in India. The halfway point is at 26.6525°, 80.6360°.

Over such a short distance flying makes no sense; driving is the fastest option – the road distance and driving time are shown on the map.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Lucknow from Kanpur?

By road it is 77.6 km (48.2 miles) from Lucknow to Kanpur; in a straight line it is 70.5 km (43.8 miles).

How long is the drive from Lucknow to Kanpur?

About 1 h 3 min on the fastest route (77.6 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kanpur from Lucknow?

Kanpur is to the south-west of Lucknow, at an initial bearing of 234°.

How long is the flight from Lucknow to Kanpur?

A direct flight would take about 35 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.