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Distance from Kolkata to Gorakhpur

Straight line

1,480 km
920 mi · 799 NM

By road

1,690 km
1,050 mi

Travel time

19 h 45 min
flight ≈ 2 h 21 min

Direction

NW 304°
initial bearing

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How far is Kolkata from Gorakhpur?

Kolkata (India) and Gorakhpur (India) are quite far apart: 1,480 km in a straight line, that is 920 miles or 799 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kolkata to Gorakhpur is 1,690 km (1,050 miles), about 19 h 45 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 14% longer than the straight line.

From Kolkata, Gorakhpur lies to the north-west (initial bearing 304°). Both cities are in India. The halfway point is at 26.1440°, 82.2045°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 21 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 Gorakhpur?

By road it is 1,690 km (1,050 miles) from Kolkata to Gorakhpur; in a straight line it is 1,480 km (920 miles).

How long is the drive from Kolkata to Gorakhpur?

About 19 h 45 min on the fastest route (1,690 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Gorakhpur from Kolkata?

Gorakhpur is to the north-west of Kolkata, at an initial bearing of 304°.

How long is the flight from Kolkata to Gorakhpur?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 21 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.