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Distance from Brooklyn to Kolkata

Straight line

12,772 km
7,936 mi · 6,896 NM

By road

11,366 km
7,062 mi

Travel time

129 h 54 min
flight ≈ 16 h 28 min

Direction

NNE 18°
initial bearing

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How far is Brooklyn from Kolkata?

Brooklyn (United States) and Kolkata (India) are very far apart: 12,772 km in a straight line, that is 7,936 miles or 6,896 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Brooklyn to Kolkata is 11,366 km (7,062 miles), about 129 h 54 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Brooklyn, Kolkata lies to the north (initial bearing 18°). The route crosses from United States into India. The halfway point is at 73.5524°, 39.3975°.

A direct flight would take about 16 h 28 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 Brooklyn from Kolkata?

By road it is 11,366 km (7,062 miles) from Brooklyn to Kolkata; in a straight line it is 12,772 km (7,936 miles).

How long is the drive from Brooklyn to Kolkata?

About 129 h 54 min on the fastest route (11,366 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kolkata from Brooklyn?

Kolkata is to the north of Brooklyn, at an initial bearing of 18°.

How long is the flight from Brooklyn to Kolkata?

A direct flight would take about 16 h 28 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.