Distance from Gelsenkirchen to Kolkata
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How far is Gelsenkirchen from Kolkata?
Gelsenkirchen (Germany) and Kolkata (India) are very far apart: 7,483 km in a straight line, that is 4,650 miles or 4,041 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Gelsenkirchen to Kolkata is 9,711 km (6,034 miles), about 112 h 20 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 30% longer than the straight line.
From Gelsenkirchen, Kolkata lies to the east (initial bearing 82°). The route crosses from Germany into India. The halfway point is at 44.4385°, 57.2157°.
A direct flight would take about 9 h 51 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 Gelsenkirchen
Other distances from Kolkata
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- 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 Gelsenkirchen from Kolkata?
By road it is 9,711 km (6,034 miles) from Gelsenkirchen to Kolkata; in a straight line it is 7,483 km (4,650 miles).
How long is the drive from Gelsenkirchen to Kolkata?
About 112 h 20 min on the fastest route (9,711 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Kolkata from Gelsenkirchen?
Kolkata is to the east of Gelsenkirchen, at an initial bearing of 82°.
How long is the flight from Gelsenkirchen to Kolkata?
A direct flight would take about 9 h 51 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.