Distance from Birkenhead to Kolkata
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How far is Birkenhead from Kolkata?
Birkenhead (United Kingdom) and Kolkata (India) are very far apart: 8,114 km in a straight line, that is 5,042 miles or 4,381 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Birkenhead, Kolkata lies to the east (initial bearing 75°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into India. The halfway point is at 47.5007°, 55.1087°.
A direct flight would take about 10 h 39 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
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- Birkenhead – Preston 46 km
- Birkenhead – Blackpool 47 km
- Birkenhead – Manchester 52 km
- Birkenhead – Stoke-on-Trent 70 km
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- Birkenhead – Sheffield 103 km
- Birkenhead – Leeds 107 km
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Other distances from Kolkata
- Kolkata – Hāora 5 km
- Kolkata – Khulna 126 km
- Kolkata – Dhaka 245 km
- Kolkata – Chittagong 357 km
- Kolkata – Patna 470 km
- Kolkata – Varanasi 624 km
- Kolkata – Kathmandu 648 km
- Kolkata – Nowrangapur 708 km
- Kolkata – Allahābād 736 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Birkenhead from Kolkata?
The straight-line distance between Birkenhead and Kolkata is 8,114 km (5,042 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Kolkata from Birkenhead?
Kolkata is to the east of Birkenhead, at an initial bearing of 75°.
How long is the flight from Birkenhead to Kolkata?
A direct flight would take about 10 h 39 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.