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Distance from Gwangju to Kolkata

Straight line

3,982 km
2,475 mi · 2,150 NM

By road

5,888 km
3,659 mi

Travel time

80 h 7 min
flight ≈ 5 h 29 min

Direction

W 260°
initial bearing

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How far is Gwangju from Kolkata?

Gwangju (South Korea) and Kolkata (India) are very far apart: 3,982 km in a straight line, that is 2,475 miles or 2,150 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Gwangju to Kolkata is 5,888 km (3,659 miles), about 80 h 7 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 48% longer than the straight line.

From Gwangju, Kolkata lies to the west (initial bearing 260°). The route crosses from South Korea into India. The halfway point is at 30.2716°, 106.4211°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 29 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 Gwangju from Kolkata?

By road it is 5,888 km (3,659 miles) from Gwangju to Kolkata; in a straight line it is 3,982 km (2,475 miles).

How long is the drive from Gwangju to Kolkata?

About 80 h 7 min on the fastest route (5,888 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kolkata from Gwangju?

Kolkata is to the west of Gwangju, at an initial bearing of 260°.

How long is the flight from Gwangju to Kolkata?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 29 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.