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Distance from Gorakhpur to Kolkata

Straight line

1,480 km
920 mi · 799 NM

By road

1,645 km
1,022 mi

Travel time

19 h 15 min
flight ≈ 2 h 21 min

Direction

ESE 118°
initial bearing

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How far is Gorakhpur from Kolkata?

Gorakhpur (India) and Kolkata (India) are quite far apart: 1,480 km in a straight line, that is 920 miles or 799 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Gorakhpur to Kolkata is 1,645 km (1,022 miles), about 19 h 15 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 11% longer than the straight line.

From Gorakhpur, Kolkata lies to the south-east (initial bearing 118°). Both cities are in India. The halfway point is at 26.1440°, 82.2045°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 21 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 Gorakhpur from Kolkata?

By road it is 1,645 km (1,022 miles) from Gorakhpur to Kolkata; in a straight line it is 1,480 km (920 miles).

How long is the drive from Gorakhpur to Kolkata?

About 19 h 15 min on the fastest route (1,645 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kolkata from Gorakhpur?

Kolkata is to the south-east of Gorakhpur, at an initial bearing of 118°.

How long is the flight from Gorakhpur to Kolkata?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 21 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.