Distance from Prayagraj to Varanasi

The straight-line (great-circle) distance between Prayagraj and Varanasi is 114.2 kilometres, roughly 17 min by plane at 850 km/h. By road it is about 123 km via Varanasi Ring Road and NH19, which takes around 1 h 30 min of driving without stops. The map below shows both routes, and the calculator recomputes them for any other pair of places.

Straight line114.2 km
By road123 km
Driving time1 h 30 min
Flight time17 min

About this page

This page is for travellers planning a trip from Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh to Varanasi, 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 Varanasi?
In a straight line it is 114.2 km. By road it is about 123 km, roughly 1 h 30 min of driving.
How long does it take to fly from Prayagraj to Varanasi?
Roughly 17 min: the distance at a cruising speed of 850 km/h plus about 9 minutes for take-off and landing.
How long is the road route between Prayagraj and Varanasi?
About 123 km on the fastest route via Varanasi Ring Road and NH19, which takes around 1 h 30 min by car. Tap "Calculate distance" in the calculator to see the route on the map.
Are Prayagraj and Varanasi 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.