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Distance from Kobe to Kolkata

Straight line

4,726 km
2,937 mi · 2,552 NM

By road

6,020 km
3,741 mi

Travel time

82 h 35 min
flight ≈ 6 h 24 min

Direction

W 266°
initial bearing

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How far is Kobe from Kolkata?

Kobe (Japan) and Kolkata (India) are very far apart: 4,726 km in a straight line, that is 2,937 miles or 2,552 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kobe to Kolkata is 6,020 km (3,741 miles), about 82 h 35 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Kobe, Kolkata lies to the west (initial bearing 266°). The route crosses from Japan into India. The halfway point is at 30.7357°, 110.3349°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 24 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 Kobe from Kolkata?

By road it is 6,020 km (3,741 miles) from Kobe to Kolkata; in a straight line it is 4,726 km (2,937 miles).

How long is the drive from Kobe to Kolkata?

About 82 h 35 min on the fastest route (6,020 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kolkata from Kobe?

Kolkata is to the west of Kobe, at an initial bearing of 266°.

How long is the flight from Kobe to Kolkata?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 24 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.