Distance from Kolkata to Chicago
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How far is Kolkata from Chicago?
Kolkata (India) and Chicago (United States) are very far apart: 12,861 km in a straight line, that is 7,992 miles or 6,944 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Kolkata, Chicago lies to the north (initial bearing 357°). The route crosses from India into United States. The halfway point is at 79.8752°, 72.3421°.
A direct flight would take about 16 h 35 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Kolkata
- Kolkata – Hāora 5 km
- Kolkata – Khulna 126 km
- Kolkata – Dhaka 245 km
- Kolkata – Chittagong 357 km
- Kolkata – Patna 470 km
- Kolkata – Varanasi 624 km
- Kolkata – Kathmandu 648 km
- Kolkata – Nowrangapur 708 km
- Kolkata – Allahābād 736 km
Other distances from Chicago
- Chicago – Toronto 702 km
- Chicago – Philadelphia 1,069 km
- Chicago – New York City 1,146 km
- Chicago – Manhattan 1,148 km
- Chicago – Brooklyn 1,152 km
- Chicago – The Bronx 1,155 km
- Chicago – Queens 1,161 km
- Chicago – Montréal 1,200 km
- Chicago – Dallas 1,291 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Kolkata from Chicago?
The straight-line distance between Kolkata and Chicago is 12,861 km (7,992 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Chicago from Kolkata?
Chicago is to the north of Kolkata, at an initial bearing of 357°.
How long is the flight from Kolkata to Chicago?
A direct flight would take about 16 h 35 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.