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Distance from Kolkata to Amritsar

Straight line

1,670 km
1,038 mi · 902 NM

By road

1,876 km
1,166 mi

Travel time

22 h 6 min
flight ≈ 2 h 35 min

Direction

NW 310°
initial bearing

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How far is Kolkata from Amritsar?

Kolkata (India) and Amritsar (India) are quite far apart: 1,670 km in a straight line, that is 1,038 miles or 902 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kolkata to Amritsar is 1,876 km (1,166 miles), about 22 h 6 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 12% longer than the straight line.

From Kolkata, Amritsar lies to the north-west (initial bearing 310°). Both cities are in India. The halfway point is at 27.2538°, 81.8938°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 35 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 Kolkata from Amritsar?

By road it is 1,876 km (1,166 miles) from Kolkata to Amritsar; in a straight line it is 1,670 km (1,038 miles).

How long is the drive from Kolkata to Amritsar?

About 22 h 6 min on the fastest route (1,876 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Amritsar from Kolkata?

Amritsar is to the north-west of Kolkata, at an initial bearing of 310°.

How long is the flight from Kolkata to Amritsar?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 35 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.