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Distance from Braunschweig to Kolkata

Straight line

7,239 km
4,498 mi · 3,909 NM

By road

9,531 km
5,922 mi

Travel time

110 h 18 min
flight ≈ 9 h 33 min

Direction

E 85°
initial bearing

Open in the calculator (stops, directions, fuel cost) → Kolkata → Braunschweig

How far is Braunschweig from Kolkata?

Braunschweig (Germany) and Kolkata (India) are very far apart: 7,239 km in a straight line, that is 4,498 miles or 3,909 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Braunschweig to Kolkata is 9,531 km (5,922 miles), about 110 h 18 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 32% longer than the straight line.

From Braunschweig, Kolkata lies to the east (initial bearing 85°). The route crosses from Germany into India. The halfway point is at 44.1348°, 58.7464°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 33 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 Braunschweig from Kolkata?

By road it is 9,531 km (5,922 miles) from Braunschweig to Kolkata; in a straight line it is 7,239 km (4,498 miles).

How long is the drive from Braunschweig to Kolkata?

About 110 h 18 min on the fastest route (9,531 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kolkata from Braunschweig?

Kolkata is to the east of Braunschweig, at an initial bearing of 85°.

How long is the flight from Braunschweig to Kolkata?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 33 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.