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Distance from Belfast to Kolkata

Straight line

8,261 km
5,133 mi · 4,460 NM

By road

10,964 km
6,813 mi

Travel time

128 h 40 min
flight ≈ 10 h 50 min

Direction

ENE 73°
initial bearing

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How far is Belfast from Kolkata?

Belfast (United Kingdom) and Kolkata (India) are very far apart: 8,261 km in a straight line, that is 5,133 miles or 4,460 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Belfast to Kolkata is 10,964 km (6,813 miles), about 128 h 40 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 33% longer than the straight line.

From Belfast, Kolkata lies to the east (initial bearing 73°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into India. The halfway point is at 48.7097°, 55.0830°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 50 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 Belfast from Kolkata?

By road it is 10,964 km (6,813 miles) from Belfast to Kolkata; in a straight line it is 8,261 km (5,133 miles).

How long is the drive from Belfast to Kolkata?

About 128 h 40 min on the fastest route (10,964 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kolkata from Belfast?

Kolkata is to the east of Belfast, at an initial bearing of 73°.

How long is the flight from Belfast to Kolkata?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 50 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.