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Distance from Kolkata to Bielefeld

Straight line

7,377 km
4,584 mi · 3,983 NM

By road

9,701 km
6,028 mi

Travel time

112 h 16 min
flight ≈ 9 h 43 min

Direction

NW 319°
initial bearing

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How far is Kolkata from Bielefeld?

Kolkata (India) and Bielefeld (Germany) are very far apart: 7,377 km in a straight line, that is 4,584 miles or 3,983 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kolkata to Bielefeld is 9,701 km (6,028 miles), about 112 h 16 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 31% longer than the straight line.

From Kolkata, Bielefeld lies to the north-west (initial bearing 319°). The route crosses from India into Germany. The halfway point is at 44.4061°, 57.9625°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 43 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 Bielefeld?

By road it is 9,701 km (6,028 miles) from Kolkata to Bielefeld; in a straight line it is 7,377 km (4,584 miles).

How long is the drive from Kolkata to Bielefeld?

About 112 h 16 min on the fastest route (9,701 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bielefeld from Kolkata?

Bielefeld is to the north-west of Kolkata, at an initial bearing of 319°.

How long is the flight from Kolkata to Bielefeld?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 43 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.