Driving from Kanpur to Shillong
Shillong lies 1,156 km (719 mi) east of Kanpur, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 17 h 38 min without stops, over roughly 1,411 km (877 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Kanpur | Shillong | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 2.8 million | 143,229 |
| Elevation | 137 m (449 ft) | 1,507 m (4,944 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
Where to book car hire from Kanpur to Shillong
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Staying in Shillong
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Common questions
How far is Shillong from Kanpur?
1,156 km (719 mi) in a straight line, east of Kanpur; by road roughly 1,411 km (877 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kanpur to Shillong by car?
About 17 h 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kanpur and Shillong?
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.