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Distance from Kolkata to Bordeaux

Straight line

8,196 km
5,093 mi · 4,425 NM

By road

10,221 km
6,351 mi

Travel time

118 h 25 min
flight ≈ 10 h 45 min

Direction

NW 312°
initial bearing

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How far is Kolkata from Bordeaux?

Kolkata (India) and Bordeaux (France) are very far apart: 8,196 km in a straight line, that is 5,093 miles or 4,425 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kolkata to Bordeaux is 10,221 km (6,351 miles), about 118 h 25 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Kolkata, Bordeaux lies to the north-west (initial bearing 312°). The route crosses from India into France. The halfway point is at 42.8296°, 51.2375°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 45 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 Bordeaux?

By road it is 10,221 km (6,351 miles) from Kolkata to Bordeaux; in a straight line it is 8,196 km (5,093 miles).

How long is the drive from Kolkata to Bordeaux?

About 118 h 25 min on the fastest route (10,221 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bordeaux from Kolkata?

Bordeaux is to the north-west of Kolkata, at an initial bearing of 312°.

How long is the flight from Kolkata to Bordeaux?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 45 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.