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Distance from Dortmund to Kolkata

Straight line

7,458 km
4,634 mi · 4,027 NM

By road

9,687 km
6,019 mi

Travel time

112 h 5 min
flight ≈ 9 h 49 min

Direction

E 82°
initial bearing

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How far is Dortmund from Kolkata?

Dortmund (Germany) and Kolkata (India) are very far apart: 7,458 km in a straight line, that is 4,634 miles or 4,027 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Dortmund to Kolkata is 9,687 km (6,019 miles), about 112 h 5 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 30% longer than the straight line.

From Dortmund, Kolkata lies to the east (initial bearing 82°). The route crosses from Germany into India. The halfway point is at 44.3693°, 57.3448°.

A direct flight would take about 9 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 Dortmund from Kolkata?

By road it is 9,687 km (6,019 miles) from Dortmund to Kolkata; in a straight line it is 7,458 km (4,634 miles).

How long is the drive from Dortmund to Kolkata?

About 112 h 5 min on the fastest route (9,687 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kolkata from Dortmund?

Kolkata is to the east of Dortmund, at an initial bearing of 82°.

How long is the flight from Dortmund to Kolkata?

A direct flight would take about 9 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.