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Distance from Kolkata to Beirut

Straight line

5,280 km
3,281 mi · 2,851 NM

By road

6,751 km
4,195 mi

Travel time

83 h 27 min
flight ≈ 7 h 6 min

Direction

WNW 296°
initial bearing

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How far is Kolkata from Beirut?

Kolkata (India) and Beirut (Lebanon) are very far apart: 5,280 km in a straight line, that is 3,281 miles or 2,851 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kolkata to Beirut is 6,751 km (4,195 miles), about 83 h 27 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 28% longer than the straight line.

From Kolkata, Beirut lies to the north-west (initial bearing 296°). The route crosses from India into Lebanon. The halfway point is at 30.9333°, 63.4486°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 6 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 Beirut?

By road it is 6,751 km (4,195 miles) from Kolkata to Beirut; in a straight line it is 5,280 km (3,281 miles).

How long is the drive from Kolkata to Beirut?

About 83 h 27 min on the fastest route (6,751 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Beirut from Kolkata?

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

How long is the flight from Kolkata to Beirut?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 6 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.