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Distance from Karachi to Kolkata

Straight line

2,190 km
1,361 mi · 1,183 NM

By road

3,119 km
1,938 mi

Travel time

36 h 15 min
flight ≈ 3 h 14 min

Direction

E 92°
initial bearing

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How far is Karachi from Kolkata?

Karachi (Pakistan) and Kolkata (India) are quite far apart: 2,190 km in a straight line, that is 1,361 miles or 1,183 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Karachi to Kolkata is 3,119 km (1,938 miles), about 36 h 15 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 42% longer than the straight line.

From Karachi, Kolkata lies to the east (initial bearing 92°). The route crosses from Pakistan into India. The halfway point is at 24.0822°, 77.7819°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 14 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 Karachi from Kolkata?

By road it is 3,119 km (1,938 miles) from Karachi to Kolkata; in a straight line it is 2,190 km (1,361 miles).

How long is the drive from Karachi to Kolkata?

About 36 h 15 min on the fastest route (3,119 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kolkata from Karachi?

Kolkata is to the east of Karachi, at an initial bearing of 92°.

How long is the flight from Karachi to Kolkata?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 14 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.