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Distance from Kolkata to Changsha

Straight line

2,549 km
1,584 mi · 1,376 NM

By road

3,835 km
2,383 mi

Travel time

46 h 11 min
flight ≈ 3 h 41 min

Direction

ENE 71°
initial bearing

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How far is Kolkata from Changsha?

Kolkata (India) and Changsha (China) are very far apart: 2,549 km in a straight line, that is 1,584 miles or 1,376 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kolkata to Changsha is 3,835 km (2,383 miles), about 46 h 11 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 50% longer than the straight line.

From Kolkata, Changsha lies to the east (initial bearing 71°). The route crosses from India into China. The halfway point is at 25.8998°, 100.3751°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 41 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 Changsha?

By road it is 3,835 km (2,383 miles) from Kolkata to Changsha; in a straight line it is 2,549 km (1,584 miles).

How long is the drive from Kolkata to Changsha?

About 46 h 11 min on the fastest route (3,835 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Changsha from Kolkata?

Changsha is to the east of Kolkata, at an initial bearing of 71°.

How long is the flight from Kolkata to Changsha?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 41 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.