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Distance from Kolkata to Kyoto

Straight line

4,781 km
2,971 mi · 2,581 NM

By road

6,029 km
3,746 mi

Travel time

82 h 30 min
flight ≈ 6 h 29 min

Direction

ENE 62°
initial bearing

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How far is Kolkata from Kyoto?

Kolkata (India) and Kyoto (Japan) are very far apart: 4,781 km in a straight line, that is 2,971 miles or 2,581 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kolkata to Kyoto 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 26% longer than the straight line.

From Kolkata, Kyoto lies to the north-east (initial bearing 62°). The route crosses from India into Japan. The halfway point is at 30.9620°, 110.5504°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 29 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 Kyoto?

By road it is 6,029 km (3,746 miles) from Kolkata to Kyoto; in a straight line it is 4,781 km (2,971 miles).

How long is the drive from Kolkata to Kyoto?

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

In which direction is Kyoto from Kolkata?

Kyoto is to the north-east of Kolkata, at an initial bearing of 62°.

How long is the flight from Kolkata to Kyoto?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 29 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.