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Distance from Kolkata to Messina

Straight line

7,033 km
4,370 mi · 3,798 NM

By road

10,167 km
6,318 mi

Travel time

118 h
flight ≈ 9 h 17 min

Direction

WNW 303°
initial bearing

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How far is Kolkata from Messina?

Kolkata (India) and Messina (Italy) are very far apart: 7,033 km in a straight line, that is 4,370 miles or 3,798 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kolkata to Messina is 10,167 km (6,318 miles), about 118 h by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 45% longer than the straight line.

From Kolkata, Messina lies to the north-west (initial bearing 303°). The route crosses from India into Italy. The halfway point is at 36.0190°, 55.3533°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 17 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 Messina?

By road it is 10,167 km (6,318 miles) from Kolkata to Messina; in a straight line it is 7,033 km (4,370 miles).

How long is the drive from Kolkata to Messina?

About 118 h on the fastest route (10,167 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Messina from Kolkata?

Messina is to the north-west of Kolkata, at an initial bearing of 303°.

How long is the flight from Kolkata to Messina?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 17 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.