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How far is Varanasi from Hong Kong?

The distance between Hong Kong (Hong Kong International Airport) and Varanasi (Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport) is 1973 miles / 3175 kilometers / 1714 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Hong Kong (HKG) to Varanasi (VNS) is 2681 miles / 4315 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 59 minutes.

Hong Kong International Airport – Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport

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1973
Miles
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3175
Kilometers
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1714
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
4 h 14 min
Time Difference
2 h 30 min
CO2 emission
215 kg

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Distance from Hong Kong to Varanasi

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Hong Kong to Varanasi. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1972.786 miles
  • 3174.892 kilometers
  • 1714.304 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
  • 1969.634 miles
  • 3169.819 kilometers
  • 1711.565 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 Hong Kong to Varanasi?

The estimated flight time from Hong Kong International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport is 4 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (VNS)

On average, flying from Hong Kong to Varanasi generates about 215 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 215 kilograms equals 474 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Hong Kong to Varanasi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (VNS).

Airport information

Origin Hong Kong International Airport
City: Hong Kong
Country: Hong Kong Flag of Hong Kong
IATA Code: HKG
ICAO Code: VHHH
Coordinates: 22°18′32″N, 113°54′54″E
Destination Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport
City: Varanasi
Country: India Flag of India
IATA Code: VNS
ICAO Code: VIBN
Coordinates: 25°27′8″N, 82°51′33″E