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Distance from Rawalpindi to Peshawar

Straight line

143 km
89 mi · 77 NM

By road

179 km
111 mi

Travel time

2 h 7 min
flight ≈ 41 min

Direction

WNW 289°
initial bearing

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How far is Rawalpindi from Peshawar?

Rawalpindi (Pakistan) and Peshawar (Pakistan) are a short distance apart: 143 km in a straight line, that is 89 miles or 77 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Rawalpindi to Peshawar is 179 km (111 miles), about 2 h 7 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Rawalpindi, Peshawar lies to the west (initial bearing 289°). Both cities are in Pakistan. The halfway point is at 33.8048°, 72.3150°.

A direct flight would take about 41 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 Peshawar?

By road it is 179 km (111 miles) from Rawalpindi to Peshawar; in a straight line it is 143 km (89 miles).

How long is the drive from Rawalpindi to Peshawar?

About 2 h 7 min on the fastest route (179 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Peshawar from Rawalpindi?

Peshawar is to the west of Rawalpindi, at an initial bearing of 289°.

How long is the flight from Rawalpindi to Peshawar?

A direct flight would take about 41 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.