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Distance from Cahul to Kolkata

Straight line

5,953 km
3,699 mi · 3,214 NM

By road

8,092 km
5,028 mi

Travel time

99 h 32 min
flight ≈ 7 h 56 min

Direction

E 94°
initial bearing

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How far is Cahul from Kolkata?

Cahul (Moldova) and Kolkata (India) are very far apart: 5,953 km in a straight line, that is 3,699 miles or 3,214 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cahul to Kolkata is 8,092 km (5,028 miles), about 99 h 32 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 36% longer than the straight line.

From Cahul, Kolkata lies to the east (initial bearing 94°). The route crosses from Moldova into India. The halfway point is at 38.0885°, 62.9357°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 56 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 Cahul from Kolkata?

By road it is 8,092 km (5,028 miles) from Cahul to Kolkata; in a straight line it is 5,953 km (3,699 miles).

How long is the drive from Cahul to Kolkata?

About 99 h 32 min on the fastest route (8,092 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kolkata from Cahul?

Kolkata is to the east of Cahul, at an initial bearing of 94°.

How long is the flight from Cahul to Kolkata?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 56 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.