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How far is Gilgit from Kanpur?

The distance between Kanpur (Kanpur Airport) and Gilgit (Gilgit Airport) is 744 miles / 1197 kilometers / 646 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kanpur (KNU) to Gilgit (GIL) is 1855 miles / 2986 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 0 minutes.

Kanpur Airport – Gilgit Airport

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744
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1197
Kilometers
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646
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
1 h 54 min
CO2 emission
129 kg

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Distance from Kanpur to Gilgit

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kanpur to Gilgit. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 743.843 miles
  • 1197.099 kilometers
  • 646.382 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 745.162 miles
  • 1199.222 kilometers
  • 647.528 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Kanpur to Gilgit?

The estimated flight time from Kanpur Airport to Gilgit Airport is 1 hour and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kanpur Airport (KNU) and Gilgit Airport (GIL)

On average, flying from Kanpur to Gilgit generates about 129 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 129 kilograms equals 285 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kanpur to Gilgit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kanpur Airport (KNU) and Gilgit Airport (GIL).

Airport information

Origin Kanpur Airport
City: Kanpur
Country: India Flag of India
IATA Code: KNU
ICAO Code: VIKA
Coordinates: 26°26′29″N, 80°21′53″E
Destination Gilgit Airport
City: Gilgit
Country: Pakistan Flag of Pakistan
IATA Code: GIL
ICAO Code: OPGT
Coordinates: 35°55′7″N, 74°20′0″E