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Distance from Kolkata to Jinan

Straight line

3,165 km
1,967 mi · 1,709 NM

By road

4,691 km
2,915 mi

Travel time

55 h 16 min
flight ≈ 4 h 27 min

Direction

NE 54°
initial bearing

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How far is Kolkata from Jinan?

Kolkata (India) and Jinan (China) are very far apart: 3,165 km in a straight line, that is 1,967 miles or 1,709 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kolkata to Jinan is 4,691 km (2,915 miles), about 55 h 16 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 48% longer than the straight line.

From Kolkata, Jinan lies to the north-east (initial bearing 54°). The route crosses from India into China. The halfway point is at 30.3943°, 101.6519°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 27 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 Jinan?

By road it is 4,691 km (2,915 miles) from Kolkata to Jinan; in a straight line it is 3,165 km (1,967 miles).

How long is the drive from Kolkata to Jinan?

About 55 h 16 min on the fastest route (4,691 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Jinan from Kolkata?

Jinan is to the north-east of Kolkata, at an initial bearing of 54°.

How long is the flight from Kolkata to Jinan?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 27 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.