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Distance from Baotou to Kolkata

Straight line

2,851 km
1,772 mi · 1,540 NM

By road

4,211 km
2,617 mi

Travel time

49 h 59 min
flight ≈ 4 h 4 min

Direction

SW 232°
initial bearing

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How far is Baotou from Kolkata?

Baotou (China) and Kolkata (India) are very far apart: 2,851 km in a straight line, that is 1,772 miles or 1,540 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Baotou to Kolkata is 4,211 km (2,617 miles), about 49 h 59 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 48% longer than the straight line.

From Baotou, Kolkata lies to the south-west (initial bearing 232°). The route crosses from China into India. The halfway point is at 32.0294°, 98.1222°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 4 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 Baotou from Kolkata?

By road it is 4,211 km (2,617 miles) from Baotou to Kolkata; in a straight line it is 2,851 km (1,772 miles).

How long is the drive from Baotou to Kolkata?

About 49 h 59 min on the fastest route (4,211 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kolkata from Baotou?

Kolkata is to the south-west of Baotou, at an initial bearing of 232°.

How long is the flight from Baotou to Kolkata?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 4 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.