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Distance from Bordeaux to Kolkata

Straight line

8,196 km
5,093 mi · 4,425 NM

By road

10,189 km
6,331 mi

Travel time

117 h 55 min
flight ≈ 10 h 45 min

Direction

ENE 74°
initial bearing

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How far is Bordeaux from Kolkata?

Bordeaux (France) and Kolkata (India) are very far apart: 8,196 km in a straight line, that is 5,093 miles or 4,425 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bordeaux to Kolkata is 10,189 km (6,331 miles), about 117 h 55 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Bordeaux, Kolkata lies to the east (initial bearing 74°). The route crosses from France into India. The halfway point is at 42.8296°, 51.2375°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 45 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 Bordeaux from Kolkata?

By road it is 10,189 km (6,331 miles) from Bordeaux to Kolkata; in a straight line it is 8,196 km (5,093 miles).

How long is the drive from Bordeaux to Kolkata?

About 117 h 55 min on the fastest route (10,189 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kolkata from Bordeaux?

Kolkata is to the east of Bordeaux, at an initial bearing of 74°.

How long is the flight from Bordeaux to Kolkata?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 45 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.