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Distance from Lucknow to Kathmandu

Straight line

446 km
277 mi · 241 NM

By road

574 km
357 mi

Travel time

7 h 45 min
flight ≈ 1 h 3 min

Direction

ENE 77°
initial bearing

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How far is Lucknow from Kathmandu?

Lucknow (India) and Kathmandu (Nepal) are a medium distance apart: 446 km in a straight line, that is 277 miles or 241 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lucknow to Kathmandu is 574 km (357 miles), about 7 h 45 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 29% longer than the straight line.

From Lucknow, Kathmandu lies to the east (initial bearing 77°). The route crosses from India into Nepal. The halfway point is at 27.2877°, 83.1133°.

A direct flight would take about 1 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 Lucknow from Kathmandu?

By road it is 574 km (357 miles) from Lucknow to Kathmandu; in a straight line it is 446 km (277 miles).

How long is the drive from Lucknow to Kathmandu?

About 7 h 45 min on the fastest route (574 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kathmandu from Lucknow?

Kathmandu is to the east of Lucknow, at an initial bearing of 77°.

How long is the flight from Lucknow to Kathmandu?

A direct flight would take about 1 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.