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Distance from Reading to Delhi

Straight line

6,781 km
4,214 mi · 3,662 NM

By road

8,915 km
5,539 mi

Travel time

102 h 42 min
flight ≈ 8 h 59 min

Direction

E 80°
initial bearing

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How far is Reading from Delhi?

Reading (United Kingdom) and Delhi (India) are very far apart: 6,781 km in a straight line, that is 4,214 miles or 3,662 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Reading to Delhi is 8,915 km (5,539 miles), about 102 h 42 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 31% longer than the straight line.

From Reading, Delhi lies to the east (initial bearing 80°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into India. The halfway point is at 47.0222°, 45.9759°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 59 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 Reading from Delhi?

By road it is 8,915 km (5,539 miles) from Reading to Delhi; in a straight line it is 6,781 km (4,214 miles).

How long is the drive from Reading to Delhi?

About 102 h 42 min on the fastest route (8,915 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Delhi from Reading?

Delhi is to the east of Reading, at an initial bearing of 80°.

How long is the flight from Reading to Delhi?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 59 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.