Distance between Darjeeling and Gangtok
The distance from Darjeeling to Gangtok is 63 miles by road. Road takes approximately 1 hour and 14 minutes and goes through Ghoom, Samkona, Tīsta Bridge, Rangpo and Majitar.
| Shortest distance by air | 29 mi ✈️ |
| Car route length | 62.8 mi 🚗 |
| Driving time | 1 h 14 min |
| Fuel amount | 2.1 gal |
| Fuel cost | 8.3 USD |
| Point | Distance | Time | Fuel | |
| Darjeeling | 0 mi | 00 min | 0.0 gal | |
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NH110 5 mi, 08 min
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| Ghoom | 5 mi | 08 min | 0.2 gal | |
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NH110 11 mi, 13 min
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| Tīsta Bridge | 16 mi | 21 min | 0.2 gal | |
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SH12 NH10 21 mi, 23 min
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| Rangpo | 37 mi | 44 min | 1.2 gal | |
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NH10 5 mi, 06 min
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| Majitar | 42 mi | 51 min | 1.3 gal | |
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NH10 21 mi, 23 min
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| 27.32905, 88.61227 | 63 mi | 1 h 14 min | 2.1 gal | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to drive from Darjeeling to Gangtok?
Fuel cost: 8.3 USD
This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 62.8 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.9 USD / gal)
You can adjust fuel consumption and fuel price here.
How long is a car ride from Darjeeling to Gangtok?
Driving time: 1 h 14 min
This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.
- 27 mi with a maximum speed 56 mph = 28 min
- 35 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 42 min
- 1 mi with a maximum speed 31 mph = 1 min
- 1 mi with a maximum speed 12 mph = 1 min
The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.
How far is Darjeeling to Gangtok by land?
The distance between Darjeeling and Gangtok is 62.8 mi by road.
Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Darjeeling and Gangtok respectively.
How far is Darjeeling to Gangtok by plane?
The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Darjeeling and Gangtok is 29.2 mi.
This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Darjeeling and Gangtok respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.
How many hours is Darjeeling from Gangtok by plane?
Boeing 737 airliner needs 3 min to cover the distance of 29 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.
Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 12 min to flight this distance at average speed of 136 mph.
This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.
How long is a helicopter ride from Darjeeling to Gangtok?
Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 11 min to cover the distance of 29 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.
Popular "Robinson R44" needs 13 min to flight this distance at average speed of 130 mph.
This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.
What city is halfway between Darjeeling and Gangtok?
The halfway point between Darjeeling and Gangtok is Rangpo. It is located about 5 mi from the exact midpoint by road.
The distance from Rangpo to Darjeeling is 37 mi and driving will take about 44 min. The road between Rangpo and Gangtok has length 26 mi and will take approximately 29 min.
The other cities located close to halfway point:
Where is Darjeeling in relation to Gangtok?
Darjeeling is located 29 mi south-west of Gangtok.
Darjeeling has geographic coordinates: latitude 27.03837, longitude 88.26175.
Gangtok has geographic coordinates: latitude 27.32905, longitude 88.61227.
Which highway goes from Darjeeling to Gangtok?
The route from Darjeeling to Gangtok follows NH10.
Other minor sections pass along the road:
- SH12: 18 mi
- NH110: 4 mi