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Distance from Kolkata to Lucknow

Straight line

889 km
553 mi · 480 NM

By road

992 km
617 mi

Travel time

12 h 4 min
flight ≈ 1 h 37 min

Direction

NW 304°
initial bearing

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How far is Kolkata from Lucknow?

Kolkata (India) and Lucknow (India) are quite far apart: 889 km in a straight line, that is 553 miles or 480 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kolkata to Lucknow is 992 km (617 miles), about 12 h 4 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 12% longer than the straight line.

From Kolkata, Lucknow lies to the north-west (initial bearing 304°). Both cities are in India. The halfway point is at 24.7469°, 84.7071°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 37 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 Lucknow?

By road it is 992 km (617 miles) from Kolkata to Lucknow; in a straight line it is 889 km (553 miles).

How long is the drive from Kolkata to Lucknow?

About 12 h 4 min on the fastest route (992 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lucknow from Kolkata?

Lucknow is to the north-west of Kolkata, at an initial bearing of 304°.

How long is the flight from Kolkata to Lucknow?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 37 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.