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Distance from Kolkata to Cairo

Straight line

5,706 km
3,546 mi · 3,081 NM

By road

6,848 km
4,255 mi

Travel time

86 h 5 min
flight ≈ 7 h 38 min

Direction

WNW 291°
initial bearing

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How far is Kolkata from Cairo?

Kolkata (India) and Cairo (Egypt) are very far apart: 5,706 km in a straight line, that is 3,546 miles or 3,081 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kolkata to Cairo is 6,848 km (4,255 miles), about 86 h 5 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Kolkata, Cairo lies to the west (initial bearing 291°). The route crosses from India into Egypt. The halfway point is at 29.3756°, 60.8169°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 38 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 Cairo?

By road it is 6,848 km (4,255 miles) from Kolkata to Cairo; in a straight line it is 5,706 km (3,546 miles).

How long is the drive from Kolkata to Cairo?

About 86 h 5 min on the fastest route (6,848 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Kolkata?

Cairo is to the west of Kolkata, at an initial bearing of 291°.

How long is the flight from Kolkata to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 38 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.