EN RO

Distance from Dublin to Kolkata

Straight line

8,323 km
5,171 mi · 4,494 NM

By road

10,804 km
6,713 mi

Travel time

126 h 55 min
flight ≈ 10 h 54 min

Direction

ENE 73°
initial bearing

Open in the calculator (stops, directions, fuel cost) → Kolkata → Dublin

How far is Dublin from Kolkata?

Dublin (Ireland) and Kolkata (India) are very far apart: 8,323 km in a straight line, that is 5,171 miles or 4,494 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Dublin to Kolkata is 10,804 km (6,713 miles), about 126 h 55 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 30% longer than the straight line.

From Dublin, Kolkata lies to the east (initial bearing 73°). The route crosses from Ireland into India. The halfway point is at 48.2432°, 54.1506°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 54 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 Dublin from Kolkata?

By road it is 10,804 km (6,713 miles) from Dublin to Kolkata; in a straight line it is 8,323 km (5,171 miles).

How long is the drive from Dublin to Kolkata?

About 126 h 55 min on the fastest route (10,804 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kolkata from Dublin?

Kolkata is to the east of Dublin, at an initial bearing of 73°.

How long is the flight from Dublin to Kolkata?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 54 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.