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Distance from Kolkata to Jeddah

Straight line

5,055 km
3,141 mi · 2,730 NM

By road

6,471 km
4,021 mi

Travel time

83 h 34 min
flight ≈ 6 h 49 min

Direction

W 278°
initial bearing

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How far is Kolkata from Jeddah?

Kolkata (India) and Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) are very far apart: 5,055 km in a straight line, that is 3,141 miles or 2,730 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kolkata to Jeddah is 6,471 km (4,021 miles), about 83 h 34 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 28% longer than the straight line.

From Kolkata, Jeddah lies to the west (initial bearing 278°). The route crosses from India into Saudi Arabia. The halfway point is at 23.9845°, 63.6754°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 49 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 Jeddah?

By road it is 6,471 km (4,021 miles) from Kolkata to Jeddah; in a straight line it is 5,055 km (3,141 miles).

How long is the drive from Kolkata to Jeddah?

About 83 h 34 min on the fastest route (6,471 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Jeddah from Kolkata?

Jeddah is to the west of Kolkata, at an initial bearing of 278°.

How long is the flight from Kolkata to Jeddah?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 49 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.