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Distance from Kolkata to Kunming

Straight line

1,488 km
924 mi · 803 NM

By road

2,544 km
1,581 mi

Travel time

31 h 49 min
flight ≈ 2 h 22 min

Direction

ENE 76°
initial bearing

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How far is Kolkata from Kunming?

Kolkata (India) and Kunming (China) are quite far apart: 1,488 km in a straight line, that is 924 miles or 803 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kolkata to Kunming is 2,544 km (1,581 miles), about 31 h 49 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 71% longer than the straight line.

From Kolkata, Kunming lies to the east (initial bearing 76°). The route crosses from India into China. The halfway point is at 23.9676°, 95.4719°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 22 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 Kunming?

By road it is 2,544 km (1,581 miles) from Kolkata to Kunming; in a straight line it is 1,488 km (924 miles).

How long is the drive from Kolkata to Kunming?

About 31 h 49 min on the fastest route (2,544 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kunming from Kolkata?

Kunming is to the east of Kolkata, at an initial bearing of 76°.

How long is the flight from Kolkata to Kunming?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 22 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.