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Distance from Algiers to Kolkata

Straight line

8,144 km
5,061 mi · 4,398 NM

By road

10,785 km
6,701 mi

Travel time

126 h 2 min
flight ≈ 10 h 41 min

Direction

ENE 74°
initial bearing

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How far is Algiers from Kolkata?

Algiers (Algeria) and Kolkata (India) are very far apart: 8,144 km in a straight line, that is 5,061 miles or 4,398 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Algiers to Kolkata is 10,785 km (6,701 miles), about 126 h 2 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 32% longer than the straight line.

From Algiers, Kolkata lies to the east (initial bearing 74°). The route crosses from Algeria into India. The halfway point is at 37.6705°, 49.4520°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 41 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Algiers from Kolkata?

By road it is 10,785 km (6,701 miles) from Algiers to Kolkata; in a straight line it is 8,144 km (5,061 miles).

How long is the drive from Algiers to Kolkata?

About 126 h 2 min on the fastest route (10,785 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kolkata from Algiers?

Kolkata is to the east of Algiers, at an initial bearing of 74°.

How long is the flight from Algiers to Kolkata?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 41 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.