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Distance from Kolkata to Bilbao

Straight line

8,426 km
5,236 mi · 4,550 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 2 min

Direction

NW 311°
initial bearing

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How far is Kolkata from Bilbao?

Kolkata (India) and Bilbao (Spain) are very far apart: 8,426 km in a straight line, that is 5,236 miles or 4,550 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Kolkata, Bilbao lies to the north-west (initial bearing 311°). The route crosses from India into Spain. The halfway point is at 42.5865°, 49.6123°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 2 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 Bilbao?

The straight-line distance between Kolkata and Bilbao is 8,426 km (5,236 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Bilbao from Kolkata?

Bilbao is to the north-west of Kolkata, at an initial bearing of 311°.

How long is the flight from Kolkata to Bilbao?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 2 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.