Day trip from Katihar to Dhanbad
Dhanbad lies 225 km (140 mi) south-west of Katihar, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 225 km (140 mi) apart, Dhanbad is a realistic day trip from Katihar: about 3 h 40 min each way by road.
| Katihar | Dhanbad | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 240,838 | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 34 m (112 ft) | 247 m (810 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
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Staying in Dhanbad
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Common questions
How far is Dhanbad from Katihar?
225 km (140 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Katihar; by road roughly 275 km (171 mi).
How long does it take to get from Katihar to Dhanbad by road?
About 3 h 40 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Katihar and Dhanbad?
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.