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Distance from Chengdu to Kolkata

Straight line

1,801 km
1,119 mi · 972 NM

By road

3,179 km
1,976 mi

Travel time

38 h 26 min
flight ≈ 2 h 45 min

Direction

WSW 244°
initial bearing

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How far is Chengdu from Kolkata?

Chengdu (China) and Kolkata (India) are quite far apart: 1,801 km in a straight line, that is 1,119 miles or 972 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chengdu to Kolkata is 3,179 km (1,976 miles), about 38 h 26 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 77% longer than the straight line.

From Chengdu, Kolkata lies to the south-west (initial bearing 244°). The route crosses from China into India. The halfway point is at 26.8311°, 95.9344°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 45 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 Chengdu from Kolkata?

By road it is 3,179 km (1,976 miles) from Chengdu to Kolkata; in a straight line it is 1,801 km (1,119 miles).

How long is the drive from Chengdu to Kolkata?

About 38 h 26 min on the fastest route (3,179 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kolkata from Chengdu?

Kolkata is to the south-west of Chengdu, at an initial bearing of 244°.

How long is the flight from Chengdu to Kolkata?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 45 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.