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Distance from Bielefeld to Kolkata

Straight line

7,377 km
4,584 mi · 3,983 NM

By road

9,689 km
6,020 mi

Travel time

111 h 51 min
flight ≈ 9 h 43 min

Direction

E 83°
initial bearing

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How far is Bielefeld from Kolkata?

Bielefeld (Germany) and Kolkata (India) are very far apart: 7,377 km in a straight line, that is 4,584 miles or 3,983 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bielefeld to Kolkata is 9,689 km (6,020 miles), about 111 h 51 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 31% longer than the straight line.

From Bielefeld, Kolkata lies to the east (initial bearing 83°). The route crosses from Germany into India. The halfway point is at 44.4061°, 57.9625°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 43 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 Bielefeld from Kolkata?

By road it is 9,689 km (6,020 miles) from Bielefeld to Kolkata; in a straight line it is 7,377 km (4,584 miles).

How long is the drive from Bielefeld to Kolkata?

About 111 h 51 min on the fastest route (9,689 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kolkata from Bielefeld?

Kolkata is to the east of Bielefeld, at an initial bearing of 83°.

How long is the flight from Bielefeld to Kolkata?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 43 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.