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Distance from Kolkata to Buenos Aires

Straight line

16,529 km
10,271 mi · 8,925 NM

By road

11,494 km
7,142 mi

Travel time

132 h 11 min
flight ≈ 21 h 10 min

Direction

WSW 240°
initial bearing

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How far is Kolkata from Buenos Aires?

Kolkata (India) and Buenos Aires (Argentina) are very far apart: 16,529 km in a straight line, that is 10,271 miles or 8,925 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kolkata to Buenos Aires is 11,494 km (7,142 miles), about 132 h 11 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Kolkata, Buenos Aires lies to the south-west (initial bearing 240°). The route crosses from India into Argentina. The halfway point is at -19.9083°, 25.8933°.

A direct flight would take about 21 h 10 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 Buenos Aires?

By road it is 11,494 km (7,142 miles) from Kolkata to Buenos Aires; in a straight line it is 16,529 km (10,271 miles).

How long is the drive from Kolkata to Buenos Aires?

About 132 h 11 min on the fastest route (11,494 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Buenos Aires from Kolkata?

Buenos Aires is to the south-west of Kolkata, at an initial bearing of 240°.

How long is the flight from Kolkata to Buenos Aires?

A direct flight would take about 21 h 10 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.