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Distance from Kolkata to Busan

Straight line

4,172 km
2,592 mi · 2,253 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 5 h 43 min

Direction

ENE 61°
initial bearing

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How far is Kolkata from Busan?

Kolkata (India) and Busan (South Korea) are very far apart: 4,172 km in a straight line, that is 2,592 miles or 2,253 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Kolkata, Busan lies to the north-east (initial bearing 61°). The route crosses from India into South Korea. The halfway point is at 30.4096°, 107.4127°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 43 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 Busan?

The straight-line distance between Kolkata and Busan is 4,172 km (2,592 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Busan from Kolkata?

Busan is to the north-east of Kolkata, at an initial bearing of 61°.

How long is the flight from Kolkata to Busan?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 43 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.