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Distance from Varanasi to Gorakhpur

Straight line

858 km
533 mi · 463 NM

By road

1,002 km
623 mi

Travel time

11 h 23 min
flight ≈ 1 h 34 min

Direction

NW 304°
initial bearing

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How far is Varanasi from Gorakhpur?

Varanasi (India) and Gorakhpur (India) are quite far apart: 858 km in a straight line, that is 533 miles or 463 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Varanasi to Gorakhpur is 1,002 km (623 miles), about 11 h 23 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 17% longer than the straight line.

From Varanasi, Gorakhpur lies to the north-west (initial bearing 304°). Both cities are in India. The halfway point is at 27.4302°, 79.4099°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 34 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 Varanasi from Gorakhpur?

By road it is 1,002 km (623 miles) from Varanasi to Gorakhpur; in a straight line it is 858 km (533 miles).

How long is the drive from Varanasi to Gorakhpur?

About 11 h 23 min on the fastest route (1,002 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Gorakhpur from Varanasi?

Gorakhpur is to the north-west of Varanasi, at an initial bearing of 304°.

How long is the flight from Varanasi to Gorakhpur?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 34 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.