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How far is Pokhara from Varanasi?

The distance between Varanasi (Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport) and Pokhara (Pokhara Airport) is 202 miles / 324 kilometers / 175 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Varanasi (VNS) to Pokhara (PKR) is 304 miles / 490 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 15 minutes.

Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport – Pokhara Airport

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Distance from Varanasi to Pokhara

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 201.535 miles
  • 324.339 kilometers
  • 175.129 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
  • 202.124 miles
  • 325.287 kilometers
  • 175.641 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 Varanasi to Pokhara?

The estimated flight time from Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport to Pokhara Airport is 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (VNS) and Pokhara Airport (PKR)

On average, flying from Varanasi to Pokhara generates about 55 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 55 kilograms equals 121 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Varanasi to Pokhara

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (VNS) and Pokhara Airport (PKR).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Pokhara Airport
City: Pokhara
Country: Nepal Flag of Nepal
IATA Code: PKR
ICAO Code: VNPK
Coordinates: 28°12′3″N, 83°58′55″E