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Distance from Moscow to Kanpur

Straight line

4,718 km
2,932 mi · 2,548 NM

By road

5,823 km
3,618 mi

Travel time

78 h 5 min
flight ≈ 6 h 24 min

Direction

ESE 116°
initial bearing

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How far is Moscow from Kanpur?

Moscow (Russia) and Kanpur (India) are very far apart: 4,718 km in a straight line, that is 2,932 miles or 2,548 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Moscow to Kanpur is 5,823 km (3,618 miles), about 78 h 5 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Moscow, Kanpur lies to the south-east (initial bearing 116°). The route crosses from Russia into India. The halfway point is at 43.0248°, 64.0802°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 24 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 Moscow from Kanpur?

By road it is 5,823 km (3,618 miles) from Moscow to Kanpur; in a straight line it is 4,718 km (2,932 miles).

How long is the drive from Moscow to Kanpur?

About 78 h 5 min on the fastest route (5,823 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kanpur from Moscow?

Kanpur is to the south-east of Moscow, at an initial bearing of 116°.

How long is the flight from Moscow to Kanpur?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 24 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.