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Distance from Kolkata to Palermo

Straight line

7,226 km
4,490 mi · 3,902 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 9 h 32 min

Direction

WNW 303°
initial bearing

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How far is Kolkata from Palermo?

Kolkata (India) and Palermo (Italy) are very far apart: 7,226 km in a straight line, that is 4,490 miles or 3,902 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Kolkata, Palermo lies to the north-west (initial bearing 303°). The route crosses from India into Italy. The halfway point is at 36.3792°, 54.3655°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 32 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 Palermo?

The straight-line distance between Kolkata and Palermo is 7,226 km (4,490 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Palermo from Kolkata?

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

How long is the flight from Kolkata to Palermo?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 32 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.