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Distance from Amritsar to Kolkata

Straight line

1,670 km
1,038 mi · 902 NM

By road

1,852 km
1,151 mi

Travel time

21 h 43 min
flight ≈ 2 h 35 min

Direction

SE 124°
initial bearing

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How far is Amritsar from Kolkata?

Amritsar (India) and Kolkata (India) are quite far apart: 1,670 km in a straight line, that is 1,038 miles or 902 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Amritsar to Kolkata is 1,852 km (1,151 miles), about 21 h 43 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 11% longer than the straight line.

From Amritsar, Kolkata lies to the south-east (initial bearing 124°). Both cities are in India. The halfway point is at 27.2538°, 81.8938°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 35 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 Amritsar from Kolkata?

By road it is 1,852 km (1,151 miles) from Amritsar to Kolkata; in a straight line it is 1,670 km (1,038 miles).

How long is the drive from Amritsar to Kolkata?

About 21 h 43 min on the fastest route (1,852 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kolkata from Amritsar?

Kolkata is to the south-east of Amritsar, at an initial bearing of 124°.

How long is the flight from Amritsar to Kolkata?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 35 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.