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Distance from Hannover to Kolkata

Straight line

7,291 km
4,531 mi · 3,937 NM

By road

9,585 km
5,956 mi

Travel time

110 h 50 min
flight ≈ 9 h 37 min

Direction

E 84°
initial bearing

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How far is Hannover from Kolkata?

Hannover (Germany) and Kolkata (India) are very far apart: 7,291 km in a straight line, that is 4,531 miles or 3,937 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Hannover to Kolkata is 9,585 km (5,956 miles), about 110 h 50 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 31% longer than the straight line.

From Hannover, Kolkata lies to the east (initial bearing 84°). The route crosses from Germany into India. The halfway point is at 44.3352°, 58.5315°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 37 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 Hannover from Kolkata?

By road it is 9,585 km (5,956 miles) from Hannover to Kolkata; in a straight line it is 7,291 km (4,531 miles).

How long is the drive from Hannover to Kolkata?

About 110 h 50 min on the fastest route (9,585 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kolkata from Hannover?

Kolkata is to the east of Hannover, at an initial bearing of 84°.

How long is the flight from Hannover to Kolkata?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 37 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.