Kannauj district is situated between 27 degree 13 min 30 sec North latitude and from 79 deg 19 min to 80 degree 1 min east longitudes. The district is situated in Kanpur Division and its North borders touches Farrukhabad District, at its east Hardoi district is situated, Kanpur dehat is at its south east border, while western and southern borders touches District Mainpuri and Etawah respectively.