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Distance from Kolkata to Kobe

Straight line

4,726 km
2,937 mi · 2,552 NM

By road

6,029 km
3,746 mi

Travel time

82 h 30 min
flight ≈ 6 h 24 min

Direction

ENE 63°
initial bearing

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How far is Kolkata from Kobe?

Kolkata (India) and Kobe (Japan) are very far apart: 4,726 km in a straight line, that is 2,937 miles or 2,552 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kolkata to Kobe is 6,029 km (3,746 miles), about 82 h 30 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 28% longer than the straight line.

From Kolkata, Kobe lies to the north-east (initial bearing 63°). The route crosses from India into Japan. The halfway point is at 30.7357°, 110.3349°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 24 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 Kobe?

By road it is 6,029 km (3,746 miles) from Kolkata to Kobe; in a straight line it is 4,726 km (2,937 miles).

How long is the drive from Kolkata to Kobe?

About 82 h 30 min on the fastest route (6,029 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kobe from Kolkata?

Kobe is to the north-east of Kolkata, at an initial bearing of 63°.

How long is the flight from Kolkata to Kobe?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 24 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.