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Distance from Kolkata to Datong

Straight line

3,048 km
1,894 mi · 1,646 NM

By road

4,451 km
2,766 mi

Travel time

52 h 35 min
flight ≈ 4 h 19 min

Direction

NE 44°
initial bearing

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How far is Kolkata from Datong?

Kolkata (India) and Datong (China) are very far apart: 3,048 km in a straight line, that is 1,894 miles or 1,646 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kolkata to Datong is 4,451 km (2,766 miles), about 52 h 35 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 46% longer than the straight line.

From Kolkata, Datong lies to the north-east (initial bearing 44°). The route crosses from India into China. The halfway point is at 31.9328°, 99.6388°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 19 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 Datong?

By road it is 4,451 km (2,766 miles) from Kolkata to Datong; in a straight line it is 3,048 km (1,894 miles).

How long is the drive from Kolkata to Datong?

About 52 h 35 min on the fastest route (4,451 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Datong from Kolkata?

Datong is to the north-east of Kolkata, at an initial bearing of 44°.

How long is the flight from Kolkata to Datong?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 19 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.