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Distance from Kolkata to Moscow

Straight line

5,537 km
3,440 mi · 2,990 NM

By road

6,809 km
4,231 mi

Travel time

89 h 30 min
flight ≈ 7 h 25 min

Direction

NW 325°
initial bearing

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How far is Kolkata from Moscow?

Kolkata (India) and Moscow (Russia) are very far apart: 5,537 km in a straight line, that is 3,440 miles or 2,990 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kolkata to Moscow is 6,809 km (4,231 miles), about 89 h 30 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Kolkata, Moscow lies to the north-west (initial bearing 325°). The route crosses from India into Russia. The halfway point is at 41.8406°, 69.5551°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 25 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 Moscow?

By road it is 6,809 km (4,231 miles) from Kolkata to Moscow; in a straight line it is 5,537 km (3,440 miles).

How long is the drive from Kolkata to Moscow?

About 89 h 30 min on the fastest route (6,809 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Moscow from Kolkata?

Moscow is to the north-west of Kolkata, at an initial bearing of 325°.

How long is the flight from Kolkata to Moscow?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 25 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.