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Distance from Budapest to Kolkata

Straight line

6,658 km
4,137 mi · 3,595 NM

By road

8,558 km
5,318 mi

Travel time

100 h 44 min
flight ≈ 8 h 49 min

Direction

E 89°
initial bearing

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How far is Budapest from Kolkata?

Budapest (Hungary) and Kolkata (India) are very far apart: 6,658 km in a straight line, that is 4,137 miles or 3,595 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Budapest to Kolkata is 8,558 km (5,318 miles), about 100 h 44 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 29% longer than the straight line.

From Budapest, Kolkata lies to the east (initial bearing 89°). The route crosses from Hungary into India. The halfway point is at 40.2779°, 59.8187°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 49 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 Budapest from Kolkata?

By road it is 8,558 km (5,318 miles) from Budapest to Kolkata; in a straight line it is 6,658 km (4,137 miles).

How long is the drive from Budapest to Kolkata?

About 100 h 44 min on the fastest route (8,558 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kolkata from Budapest?

Kolkata is to the east of Budapest, at an initial bearing of 89°.

How long is the flight from Budapest to Kolkata?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 49 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.