Distance from Prayagraj to Kanpur

The straight-line (great-circle) distance between Prayagraj and Kanpur is 189 kilometres, roughly 28 min by plane at 850 km/h. By road it is about 202 km via NH19 and Grand Trunk Road, which takes around 2 h 25 min of driving without stops. The map below shows both routes, and the calculator recomputes them for any other pair of places.

Straight line189 km
By road202 km
Driving time2 h 25 min
Flight time28 min

About this page

This page is for travellers planning a trip from Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh to Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. The straight-line distance comes from the haversine formula (great-circle distance). The road distance and driving time are the fastest car route on the OpenStreetMap road network, computed with OSRM; the actual time depends on traffic, stops and the highways you choose. Both cities are in Uttar Pradesh, so the road route is usually direct. Tap "Calculate distance" in the calculator to redraw the route live.

Frequently asked questions

What is the distance from Prayagraj to Kanpur?
In a straight line it is 189 km. By road it is about 202 km, roughly 2 h 25 min of driving.
How long does it take to fly from Prayagraj to Kanpur?
Roughly 28 min: the distance at a cruising speed of 850 km/h plus about 14 minutes for take-off and landing.
How long is the road route between Prayagraj and Kanpur?
About 202 km on the fastest route via NH19 and Grand Trunk Road, which takes around 2 h 25 min by car. Tap "Calculate distance" in the calculator to see the route on the map.
Are Prayagraj and Kanpur in the same state?
Yes — both are in Uttar Pradesh.
How is the distance computed?
The straight-line distance uses the haversine (great-circle) formula, which gives the shortest distance between two points on Earth's spherical surface.