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Distance from Kolkata to Bochum

Straight line

7,475 km
4,645 mi · 4,036 NM

By road

9,722 km
6,041 mi

Travel time

112 h 31 min
flight ≈ 9 h 51 min

Direction

NW 318°
initial bearing

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How far is Kolkata from Bochum?

Kolkata (India) and Bochum (Germany) are very far apart: 7,475 km in a straight line, that is 4,645 miles or 4,036 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kolkata to Bochum is 9,722 km (6,041 miles), about 112 h 31 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 30% longer than the straight line.

From Kolkata, Bochum lies to the north-west (initial bearing 318°). The route crosses from India into Germany. The halfway point is at 44.4033°, 57.2441°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 51 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 Bochum?

By road it is 9,722 km (6,041 miles) from Kolkata to Bochum; in a straight line it is 7,475 km (4,645 miles).

How long is the drive from Kolkata to Bochum?

About 112 h 31 min on the fastest route (9,722 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bochum from Kolkata?

Bochum is to the north-west of Kolkata, at an initial bearing of 318°.

How long is the flight from Kolkata to Bochum?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 51 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.