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Distance from Nanjing to Kanpur

Straight line

3,766 km
2,340 mi · 2,034 NM

By road

5,246 km
3,260 mi

Travel time

61 h 13 min
flight ≈ 5 h 12 min

Direction

W 271°
initial bearing

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How far is Nanjing from Kanpur?

Nanjing (China) and Kanpur (India) are very far apart: 3,766 km in a straight line, that is 2,340 miles or 2,034 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Nanjing to Kanpur is 5,246 km (3,260 miles), about 61 h 13 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 39% longer than the straight line.

From Nanjing, Kanpur lies to the west (initial bearing 271°). The route crosses from China into India. The halfway point is at 30.6833°, 99.0169°.

A direct flight would take about 5 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 Nanjing from Kanpur?

By road it is 5,246 km (3,260 miles) from Nanjing to Kanpur; in a straight line it is 3,766 km (2,340 miles).

How long is the drive from Nanjing to Kanpur?

About 61 h 13 min on the fastest route (5,246 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kanpur from Nanjing?

Kanpur is to the west of Nanjing, at an initial bearing of 271°.

How long is the flight from Nanjing to Kanpur?

A direct flight would take about 5 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.