कितनी दूर है?

You can use this phrase on its own or add a destination. If you want to be specific, put the place name at the start. For example, Station kitni door hai? (How far is the station?). It is like a verbal GPS query. You do not need complex grammar to make this work. Just point and ask.

Use it when you are in an auto-rickshaw in Delhi. Use it when hiking with friends in Himachal. It is perfect for checking if you can walk to the cafe. You will hear this constantly at bus stops and train stations. It is also great for checking if a delivery is nearby. If you are lost, this is your best friend.

Do not use this to ask about time duration. Hindi uses different words for 'how long'. If you mean 'how much time', use kitna samay. Also, avoid using it for emotional distance. It is strictly for physical kilometers or miles. Don't ask a distant relative Aap kitni door hain? unless you mean their house!

In India, distance is often measured in time, not kilometers. If you ask Kitni door hai?, someone might say 'ten minutes'. This reflects the chaotic traffic reality of Indian cities. 'Far' is a relative term here. A two-kilometer stretch in Mumbai might feel like a journey across the world. People often use hand gestures when answering this question.

You might hear Kitni doori par hai? which is more formal. Friends might just say Aur kitna? (How much more?). If you are asking about a specific person, you say Woh kitni door hai?. You can also add yahan se (from here) to be precise. Yahan se kitni door hai? is the gold standard for clarity.