Distance from Birmingham to Kolkata
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How far is Birmingham from Kolkata?
Birmingham (United Kingdom) and Kolkata (India) are very far apart: 8,067 km in a straight line, that is 5,013 miles or 4,356 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Birmingham, Kolkata lies to the east (initial bearing 76°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into India. The halfway point is at 46.8328°, 54.8788°.
A direct flight would take about 10 h 35 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Birmingham
- Birmingham – Wolverhampton 19 km
- Birmingham – Coventry 28 km
- Birmingham – Leicester 55 km
- Birmingham – Derby 57 km
- Birmingham – Stoke-on-Trent 61 km
- Birmingham – Nottingham 73 km
- Birmingham – Northampton 74 km
- Birmingham – Milton Keynes 92 km
- Birmingham – Sheffield 104 km
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 Birmingham from Kolkata?
The straight-line distance between Birmingham and Kolkata is 8,067 km (5,013 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Kolkata from Birmingham?
Kolkata is to the east of Birmingham, at an initial bearing of 76°.
How long is the flight from Birmingham to Kolkata?
A direct flight would take about 10 h 35 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.