Distance from Edinburgh to Kolkata
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How far is Edinburgh from Kolkata?
Edinburgh (United Kingdom) and Kolkata (India) are very far apart: 8,053 km in a straight line, that is 5,004 miles or 4,348 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Edinburgh, Kolkata lies to the east (initial bearing 76°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into India. The halfway point is at 48.6514°, 56.7202°.
A direct flight would take about 10 h 34 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Edinburgh
- Edinburgh – Glasgow 67 km
- Edinburgh – Sunderland 163 km
- Edinburgh – Belfast 229 km
- Edinburgh – Blackpool 238 km
- Edinburgh – Preston 245 km
- Edinburgh – Bradford 257 km
- Edinburgh – Leeds 262 km
- Edinburgh – Manchester 282 km
- Edinburgh – Liverpool 283 km
Other distances from Kolkata
- Kolkata – Hāora 5 km
- Kolkata – Khulna 126 km
- Kolkata – Dhaka 245 km
- Kolkata – Chittagong 357 km
- Kolkata – Patna 470 km
- Kolkata – Varanasi 624 km
- Kolkata – Kathmandu 648 km
- Kolkata – Nowrangapur 708 km
- Kolkata – Allahābād 736 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Edinburgh from Kolkata?
The straight-line distance between Edinburgh and Kolkata is 8,053 km (5,004 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Kolkata from Edinburgh?
Kolkata is to the east of Edinburgh, at an initial bearing of 76°.
How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Kolkata?
A direct flight would take about 10 h 34 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.