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Distance from Busan to Kolkata

Straight line

4,172 km
2,592 mi · 2,253 NM

By road

6,002 km
3,729 mi

Travel time

81 h 28 min
flight ≈ 5 h 43 min

Direction

W 262°
initial bearing

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How far is Busan from Kolkata?

Busan (South Korea) and Kolkata (India) are very far apart: 4,172 km in a straight line, that is 2,592 miles or 2,253 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Busan to Kolkata is 6,002 km (3,729 miles), about 81 h 28 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 44% longer than the straight line.

From Busan, Kolkata lies to the west (initial bearing 262°). The route crosses from South Korea into India. The halfway point is at 30.4096°, 107.4127°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 43 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 Busan from Kolkata?

By road it is 6,002 km (3,729 miles) from Busan to Kolkata; in a straight line it is 4,172 km (2,592 miles).

How long is the drive from Busan to Kolkata?

About 81 h 28 min on the fastest route (6,002 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kolkata from Busan?

Kolkata is to the west of Busan, at an initial bearing of 262°.

How long is the flight from Busan to Kolkata?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 43 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.