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Distance from Kolkata to Mosul

Straight line

4,600 km
2,858 mi · 2,484 NM

By road

5,808 km
3,609 mi

Travel time

72 h 3 min
flight ≈ 6 h 15 min

Direction

WNW 300°
initial bearing

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How far is Kolkata from Mosul?

Kolkata (India) and Mosul (Iraq) are very far apart: 4,600 km in a straight line, that is 2,858 miles or 2,484 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kolkata to Mosul is 5,808 km (3,609 miles), about 72 h 3 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Kolkata, Mosul lies to the north-west (initial bearing 300°). The route crosses from India into Iraq. The halfway point is at 31.4419°, 67.3685°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 15 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 Mosul?

By road it is 5,808 km (3,609 miles) from Kolkata to Mosul; in a straight line it is 4,600 km (2,858 miles).

How long is the drive from Kolkata to Mosul?

About 72 h 3 min on the fastest route (5,808 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Mosul from Kolkata?

Mosul is to the north-west of Kolkata, at an initial bearing of 300°.

How long is the flight from Kolkata to Mosul?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 15 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.