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Distance from Foshan to Kolkata

Straight line

2,541 km
1,579 mi · 1,372 NM

By road

3,737 km
2,322 mi

Travel time

45 h 47 min
flight ≈ 3 h 41 min

Direction

W 274°
initial bearing

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How far is Foshan from Kolkata?

Foshan (China) and Kolkata (India) are very far apart: 2,541 km in a straight line, that is 1,579 miles or 1,372 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Foshan to Kolkata is 3,737 km (2,322 miles), about 45 h 47 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 47% longer than the straight line.

From Foshan, Kolkata lies to the west (initial bearing 274°). The route crosses from China into India. The halfway point is at 23.2805°, 100.7258°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 41 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 Foshan from Kolkata?

By road it is 3,737 km (2,322 miles) from Foshan to Kolkata; in a straight line it is 2,541 km (1,579 miles).

How long is the drive from Foshan to Kolkata?

About 45 h 47 min on the fastest route (3,737 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kolkata from Foshan?

Kolkata is to the west of Foshan, at an initial bearing of 274°.

How long is the flight from Foshan to Kolkata?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 41 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.