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Distance from Kolkata to Baotou

Straight line

2,851 km
1,772 mi · 1,540 NM

By road

4,219 km
2,621 mi

Travel time

50 h
flight ≈ 4 h 4 min

Direction

NE 40°
initial bearing

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How far is Kolkata from Baotou?

Kolkata (India) and Baotou (China) are very far apart: 2,851 km in a straight line, that is 1,772 miles or 1,540 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kolkata to Baotou is 4,219 km (2,621 miles), about 50 h by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 48% longer than the straight line.

From Kolkata, Baotou lies to the north-east (initial bearing 40°). The route crosses from India into China. The halfway point is at 32.0294°, 98.1222°.

A direct flight would take about 4 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 Baotou?

By road it is 4,219 km (2,621 miles) from Kolkata to Baotou; in a straight line it is 2,851 km (1,772 miles).

How long is the drive from Kolkata to Baotou?

About 50 h on the fastest route (4,219 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Baotou from Kolkata?

Baotou is to the north-east of Kolkata, at an initial bearing of 40°.

How long is the flight from Kolkata to Baotou?

A direct flight would take about 4 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.