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Distance from Kolkata to Gelsenkirchen

Straight line

7,483 km
4,650 mi · 4,041 NM

By road

9,734 km
6,048 mi

Travel time

112 h 41 min
flight ≈ 9 h 51 min

Direction

NW 318°
initial bearing

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How far is Kolkata from Gelsenkirchen?

Kolkata (India) and Gelsenkirchen (Germany) are very far apart: 7,483 km in a straight line, that is 4,650 miles or 4,041 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kolkata to Gelsenkirchen is 9,734 km (6,048 miles), about 112 h 41 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 30% longer than the straight line.

From Kolkata, Gelsenkirchen lies to the north-west (initial bearing 318°). The route crosses from India into Germany. The halfway point is at 44.4385°, 57.2157°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 51 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 Gelsenkirchen?

By road it is 9,734 km (6,048 miles) from Kolkata to Gelsenkirchen; in a straight line it is 7,483 km (4,650 miles).

How long is the drive from Kolkata to Gelsenkirchen?

About 112 h 41 min on the fastest route (9,734 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Gelsenkirchen from Kolkata?

Gelsenkirchen is to the north-west of Kolkata, at an initial bearing of 318°.

How long is the flight from Kolkata to Gelsenkirchen?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 51 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.