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Distance from Katowice to Kolkata

Straight line

6,656 km
4,136 mi · 3,594 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 8 h 49 min

Direction

E 90°
initial bearing

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How far is Katowice from Kolkata?

Katowice (Poland) and Kolkata (India) are very far apart: 6,656 km in a straight line, that is 4,136 miles or 3,594 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Katowice, Kolkata lies to the east (initial bearing 90°). The route crosses from Poland into India. The halfway point is at 41.6610°, 60.8621°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 49 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 Katowice from Kolkata?

The straight-line distance between Katowice and Kolkata is 6,656 km (4,136 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Kolkata from Katowice?

Kolkata is to the east of Katowice, at an initial bearing of 90°.

How long is the flight from Katowice to Kolkata?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 49 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.