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Distance from Rawalpindi to Amritsar

Straight line

278 km
173 mi · 150 NM

By road

328 km
204 mi

Travel time

4 h 25 min
flight ≈ 51 min

Direction

SE 142°
initial bearing

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How far is Rawalpindi from Amritsar?

Rawalpindi (Pakistan) and Amritsar (India) are a medium distance apart: 278 km in a straight line, that is 173 miles or 150 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Rawalpindi to Amritsar is 328 km (204 miles), about 4 h 25 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 18% longer than the straight line.

From Rawalpindi, Amritsar lies to the south-east (initial bearing 142°). The route crosses from Pakistan into India. The halfway point is at 32.6131°, 73.9717°.

A direct flight would take about 51 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 Rawalpindi from Amritsar?

By road it is 328 km (204 miles) from Rawalpindi to Amritsar; in a straight line it is 278 km (173 miles).

How long is the drive from Rawalpindi to Amritsar?

About 4 h 25 min on the fastest route (328 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Amritsar from Rawalpindi?

Amritsar is to the south-east of Rawalpindi, at an initial bearing of 142°.

How long is the flight from Rawalpindi to Amritsar?

A direct flight would take about 51 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.