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Distance from Kolkata to Köln

Straight line

7,502 km
4,662 mi · 4,051 NM

By road

9,677 km
6,013 mi

Travel time

112 h 7 min
flight ≈ 9 h 53 min

Direction

NW 318°
initial bearing

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How far is Kolkata from Köln?

Kolkata (India) and Köln (Germany) are very far apart: 7,502 km in a straight line, that is 4,662 miles or 4,051 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kolkata to Köln is 9,677 km (6,013 miles), about 112 h 7 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 29% longer than the straight line.

From Kolkata, Köln lies to the north-west (initial bearing 318°). The route crosses from India into Germany. The halfway point is at 44.1940°, 56.8795°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 53 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 Köln?

By road it is 9,677 km (6,013 miles) from Kolkata to Köln; in a straight line it is 7,502 km (4,662 miles).

How long is the drive from Kolkata to Köln?

About 112 h 7 min on the fastest route (9,677 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Köln from Kolkata?

Köln is to the north-west of Kolkata, at an initial bearing of 318°.

How long is the flight from Kolkata to Köln?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 53 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.