What are the geodetic coordinates of Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)?

Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL / ICAO: VIDP) is located at geodetic coordinates 28.5665°N, 77.1031°E in New Delhi, IN. It sits at an airfield elevation of 777 ft (237 m) MSL with 4 runways (11R/29L (4,430 m), 11L/29R (4,400 m)).

What direct Great Circle routes originate from DEL?

DEL connects to major global flight corridors including San Francisco (SFO), Dubai (DXB), London (LHR), Singapore (SIN). Calculate exact spherical distances, true bearings, and window seat solar recommendations on Orb Vector.

How do Great Circle routes from DEL compare to flat map lines?

Flights departing DEL follow spherical geodesics (Great Circle arcs), which represent the shortest three-dimensional atmospheric distance over Earth's curved surface rather than constant-compass Rhumb lines. At DEL's latitude, Earth's axial rotation imparts a tangential velocity of 1,471 km/h.

Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) 3D Flight Route Map, Direct Destinations & Geodetic Profile

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Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) Hub Guide & 3D Flight Map

Geodetic Coordinates: 28.566°N, 077.103°E • Country: IN • Standard Timezone: UTCGMT+5:30 (Local: 09:14) • Solar Angle: +27.3° Elev, 133° Azim (Daylight)

Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) serves as a vital junction in global commercial aviation. Situated in Palam on the Indo-Gangetic Plain 16 km southwest of central New Delhi. Hover over or select radiating Great Circle spokes on the 3D globe to examine direct geodesic flight corridors, true departure bearings, nautical mile distances, and overflight paths radiating across the world.

ICAO / IATA & ELEVATIONVIDP / DELElevation: 777 ft (237 m) MSL

PRIMARY RUNWAY COMPLEX4 Runways11R/29L (4,430 m) · 11L/29R (4,400 m)

EARTH ROTATIONAL SPEED1,471 km/hSubtropical Zone (Northern Hemisphere) (1.2 Mach tangential)

HUB REACHABILITY (Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental)47 / 49 Global HubsWithin 14,815 km non-stop range

Direct Outbound Flight Corridors from DEL — Top Direct Routes

DEL → SFO16° True (NNE)

San Francisco (US)

12,381 km (7,693 mi)•13h 30m

DEL → DXB265° True (W)

Dubai (AE)

2,184 km (1,357 mi)•3h 19m

DEL → LHR316° True (NW)

London (GB)

6,731 km (4,182 mi)•8h 44m

DEL → SIN132° True (SE)

Singapore (SG)

4,159 km (2,584 mi)•4h 36m

DEL → BOM203° True (SSW)

Mumbai (IN)

1,138 km (707 mi)•1h 49m

DEL → JFK337° True (NNW)

New York (US)

11,754 km (7,304 mi)•14h 9m

DEL → LAX14° True (NNE)

Los Angeles (US)

12,875 km (8,000 mi)•14h 5m

DEL → HND65° True (ENE)

Tokyo (JP)

5,860 km (3,641 mi)•6h 9m

DEL → CDG313° True (NW)

Paris (FR)

6,565 km (4,079 mi)•8h 35m

DEL → DOH268° True (W)

Doha (QA)

2,549 km (1,584 mi)•3h 47m

Popular Route Vectors & Geodesic Azimuth Telemetry from DEL

Route Corridor	Initial Bearing	Arrival Bearing	Great Circle Distance	Rhumb Divergence	Est. Flight Time
DEL → SFOSan Francisco (Transpacific / Trans-Oceanic Arc)	016° TRU (NNE)	162° TRU	12,381 km (6,685 NM)	+2,578 km (+20.8%)	13h 30m
DEL → DXBDubai (Continental Trunk Corridor)	265° TRU (W)	255° TRU	2,184 km (1,179 NM)	+2 km (+0.1%)	3h 19m
DEL → LHRLondon (Intercontinental Geodesic Corridor)	316° TRU (NW)	260° TRU	6,731 km (3,634 NM)	+248 km (+3.7%)	8h 44m
DEL → SINSingapore (Intercontinental Geodesic Corridor)	132° TRU (SE)	139° TRU	4,159 km (2,246 NM)	+3 km (+0.1%)	4h 36m
DEL → BOMMumbai (Domestic / Regional Shuttle)	203° TRU (SSW)	201° TRU	1,138 km (614 NM)	identical path	1h 49m
DEL → JFKNew York (Transpacific / Trans-Oceanic Arc)	337° TRU (NNW)	206° TRU	11,754 km (6,347 NM)	+2,071 km (+17.6%)	14h 9m
DEL → LAXLos Angeles (Ultra-Long-Haul Geodesic)	014° TRU (NNE)	165° TRU	12,875 km (6,952 NM)	+2,762 km (+21.5%)	14h 5m
DEL → HNDTokyo (Intercontinental Geodesic Corridor)	065° TRU (ENE)	101° TRU	5,860 km (3,164 NM)	+91 km (+1.6%)	6h 9m
DEL → CDGParis (Intercontinental Geodesic Corridor)	313° TRU (NW)	261° TRU	6,565 km (3,545 NM)	+210 km (+3.2%)	8h 35m
DEL → DOHDoha (Intercontinental Geodesic Corridor)	268° TRU (W)	256° TRU	2,549 km (1,376 NM)	+4 km (+0.2%)	3h 47m

Geography, Airfield Operations & Notable Aviation Facts: DEL

PRIMARY HUB CARRIERSAir India · IndiGo · Vistara

EXACT GEODETIC ANTIPODE28.566°S, 102.897°W (South Pacific Ocean)

FURTHEST MAJOR HUBEzeiza (EZE) — 15,795 km (9,815 mi)

01Serves as South Asia's busiest international gateway bridging Europe, the Gulf, and East Asia.
02Boasts a 4,430 m CAT III-B runway engineered for heavy ultra-long-haul departures.
03Nonstop DEL flights to North America frequently traverse polar or transpolar Great Circle tracks.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) located and what are its coordinates?: Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL, ICAO: VIDP) is located in New Delhi, IN at geodetic coordinates 28.566°N, 077.103°E (Latitude: 28.5665°, Longitude: 77.1031°). At this latitude (Subtropical Zone (Northern Hemisphere)), Earth's rotation imparts a tangential velocity of 1,471 km/h.
What are the runway orientations and airfield elevation at DEL?: Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) sits at an airfield elevation of 777 ft (237 m) above mean sea level and operates 4 runways, led by 11R/29L (4,430 m), 11L/29R (4,400 m), 10/28 (3,810 m).
What time zone and solar lighting conditions apply to DEL?: Indira Gandhi International Airport operates on civil timezone UTCGMT+5:30 (approximate local clock time: 09:14). Based on real-time solar ephemeris calculations, the sun is at an altitude of +27.3°, placing the airport in daylight.
How many major outbound flight corridors radiate from DEL?: Orb Vector indexes 5 connected flight corridors and 10 popular outbound route vectors radiating from DEL. The longest featured corridor from DEL is DEL → LAX (Los Angeles), spanning 12,875 km (8,000 mi / 6,952 NM) along an initial bearing of 014° TRU (NNE).
What is the exact antipode and furthest global hub from DEL?: The exact geodetic antipode (diametrically opposite point on Earth) to DEL lies at 28.566°S, 102.897°W (South Pacific Ocean). Among the world's major aviation hubs, the furthest from DEL is Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) at a Great Circle distance of 15,795 km (9,815 mi).
What is a Great Circle?: A Great Circle is the intersection of a sphere and a plane that passes through the sphere's center. It represents the largest possible circle that can be drawn on a sphere and defines the shortest path between two points on the surface.
Why do flight paths look curved on 2D maps?: Most 2D maps use the Mercator projection, which distorts size and shape as you move away from the equator. A straight line on a Mercator map (a rhumb line) is actually a longer path than the curved Great Circle route. Pilots fly the Great Circle route to save fuel and time.
How accurate are the distances?: Orb Vector calculates distances using the Haversine formula, which accounts for the Earth's curvature. While the Earth is not a perfect sphere (it's an oblate spheroid), the error margin is negligible for general flight planning and visualization purposes, typically within 0.5%.
Can I measure multi-stop routes?: Yes! You can chain multiple airports together to create a complex itinerary. The tool will calculate the distance for each leg of the journey as well as the total cumulative distance.
How is flight time estimated?: Our flight time estimator uses a standard cruising speed of 900 km/h (approx 485 knots) and adds a 30-minute buffer for takeoff and landing per leg. Crucially, it also accounts for the Jet Stream: eastbound flights are calculated as ~15% faster due to tailwinds, while westbound flights are slower due to headwinds.
What are the "Discover Routes"?: We've curated a selection of extreme and interesting aviation routes, such as the world's longest flight (Singapore to JFK) and the "Island Hopper" across the Pacific. Use the "Discover Routes" menu to instantly visualize these famous trajectories.