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Distance from Kolkata to Nanchang

Straight line

2,836 km
1,762 mi · 1,531 NM

By road

4,164 km
2,587 mi

Travel time

49 h 53 min
flight ≈ 4 h 3 min

Direction

ENE 70°
initial bearing

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How far is Kolkata from Nanchang?

Kolkata (India) and Nanchang (China) are very far apart: 2,836 km in a straight line, that is 1,762 miles or 1,531 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kolkata to Nanchang is 4,164 km (2,587 miles), about 49 h 53 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 47% longer than the straight line.

From Kolkata, Nanchang lies to the east (initial bearing 70°). The route crosses from India into China. The halfway point is at 26.2779°, 101.7486°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 3 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 Nanchang?

By road it is 4,164 km (2,587 miles) from Kolkata to Nanchang; in a straight line it is 2,836 km (1,762 miles).

How long is the drive from Kolkata to Nanchang?

About 49 h 53 min on the fastest route (4,164 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Nanchang from Kolkata?

Nanchang is to the east of Kolkata, at an initial bearing of 70°.

How long is the flight from Kolkata to Nanchang?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 3 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.