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Distance from Kolkata to Brooklyn

Straight line

12,772 km
7,936 mi · 6,896 NM

By road

11,394 km
7,080 mi

Travel time

130 h 28 min
flight ≈ 16 h 28 min

Direction

NNW 345°
initial bearing

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How far is Kolkata from Brooklyn?

Kolkata (India) and Brooklyn (United States) are very far apart: 12,772 km in a straight line, that is 7,936 miles or 6,896 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kolkata to Brooklyn is 11,394 km (7,080 miles), about 130 h 28 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Kolkata, Brooklyn lies to the north (initial bearing 345°). The route crosses from India into United States. The halfway point is at 73.5524°, 39.3975°.

A direct flight would take about 16 h 28 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 Brooklyn?

By road it is 11,394 km (7,080 miles) from Kolkata to Brooklyn; in a straight line it is 12,772 km (7,936 miles).

How long is the drive from Kolkata to Brooklyn?

About 130 h 28 min on the fastest route (11,394 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Brooklyn from Kolkata?

Brooklyn is to the north of Kolkata, at an initial bearing of 345°.

How long is the flight from Kolkata to Brooklyn?

A direct flight would take about 16 h 28 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.