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Distance from Kolkata to Baghdad

Straight line

4,453 km
2,767 mi · 2,404 NM

By road

5,711 km
3,549 mi

Travel time

70 h 22 min
flight ≈ 6 h 4 min

Direction

WNW 296°
initial bearing

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How far is Kolkata from Baghdad?

Kolkata (India) and Baghdad (Iraq) are very far apart: 4,453 km in a straight line, that is 2,767 miles or 2,404 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kolkata to Baghdad is 5,711 km (3,549 miles), about 70 h 22 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 28% longer than the straight line.

From Kolkata, Baghdad lies to the north-west (initial bearing 296°). The route crosses from India into Iraq. The halfway point is at 29.7741°, 67.5394°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 4 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 Baghdad?

By road it is 5,711 km (3,549 miles) from Kolkata to Baghdad; in a straight line it is 4,453 km (2,767 miles).

How long is the drive from Kolkata to Baghdad?

About 70 h 22 min on the fastest route (5,711 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Baghdad from Kolkata?

Baghdad is to the north-west of Kolkata, at an initial bearing of 296°.

How long is the flight from Kolkata to Baghdad?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 4 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.