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Distance from Bilbao to Kolkata

Straight line

8,426 km
5,236 mi · 4,550 NM

By road

10,508 km
6,529 mi

Travel time

120 h 47 min
flight ≈ 11 h 2 min

Direction

ENE 72°
initial bearing

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How far is Bilbao from Kolkata?

Bilbao (Spain) and Kolkata (India) are very far apart: 8,426 km in a straight line, that is 5,236 miles or 4,550 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bilbao to Kolkata is 10,508 km (6,529 miles), about 120 h 47 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Bilbao, Kolkata lies to the east (initial bearing 72°). The route crosses from Spain into India. The halfway point is at 42.5865°, 49.6123°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 2 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 Bilbao from Kolkata?

By road it is 10,508 km (6,529 miles) from Bilbao to Kolkata; in a straight line it is 8,426 km (5,236 miles).

How long is the drive from Bilbao to Kolkata?

About 120 h 47 min on the fastest route (10,508 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kolkata from Bilbao?

Kolkata is to the east of Bilbao, at an initial bearing of 72°.

How long is the flight from Bilbao to Kolkata?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 2 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.