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Distance from Kolkata to Helsinki

Straight line

6,392 km
3,972 mi · 3,451 NM

By road

7,935 km
4,931 mi

Travel time

105 h 59 min
flight ≈ 8 h 29 min

Direction

NNW 328°
initial bearing

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How far is Kolkata from Helsinki?

Kolkata (India) and Helsinki (Finland) are very far apart: 6,392 km in a straight line, that is 3,972 miles or 3,451 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kolkata to Helsinki is 7,935 km (4,931 miles), about 105 h 59 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Kolkata, Helsinki lies to the north-west (initial bearing 328°). The route crosses from India into Finland. The halfway point is at 45.5056°, 67.1458°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 29 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 Helsinki?

By road it is 7,935 km (4,931 miles) from Kolkata to Helsinki; in a straight line it is 6,392 km (3,972 miles).

How long is the drive from Kolkata to Helsinki?

About 105 h 59 min on the fastest route (7,935 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Helsinki from Kolkata?

Helsinki is to the north-west of Kolkata, at an initial bearing of 328°.

How long is the flight from Kolkata to Helsinki?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 29 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.