Driving from Delhi to Gangtok
Gangtok lies 1,127 km (700 mi) east of Delhi, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 17 h 11 min without stops, over roughly 1,375 km (854 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Delhi | Gangtok | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 11 million | 100,286 |
| Elevation | 227 m (745 ft) | 1,654 m (5,427 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
Where to book car hire from Delhi to Gangtok
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Staying in Gangtok
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Common questions
How far is Gangtok from Delhi?
1,127 km (700 mi) in a straight line, east of Delhi; by road roughly 1,375 km (854 mi).
How long does it take to get from Delhi to Gangtok by car?
About 17 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Delhi and Gangtok?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.