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Distance from Kolkata to Braunschweig

Straight line

7,239 km
4,498 mi · 3,909 NM

By road

9,557 km
5,939 mi

Travel time

110 h 51 min
flight ≈ 9 h 33 min

Direction

NW 319°
initial bearing

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How far is Kolkata from Braunschweig?

Kolkata (India) and Braunschweig (Germany) are very far apart: 7,239 km in a straight line, that is 4,498 miles or 3,909 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kolkata to Braunschweig is 9,557 km (5,939 miles), about 110 h 51 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 32% longer than the straight line.

From Kolkata, Braunschweig lies to the north-west (initial bearing 319°). The route crosses from India into Germany. The halfway point is at 44.1348°, 58.7464°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 33 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 Braunschweig?

By road it is 9,557 km (5,939 miles) from Kolkata to Braunschweig; in a straight line it is 7,239 km (4,498 miles).

How long is the drive from Kolkata to Braunschweig?

About 110 h 51 min on the fastest route (9,557 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Braunschweig from Kolkata?

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

How long is the flight from Kolkata to Braunschweig?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 33 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.