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Distance from Kolkata to Patna

Straight line

469 km
292 mi · 253 NM

By road

605 km
376 mi

Travel time

7 h 27 min
flight ≈ 1 h 5 min

Direction

NW 316°
initial bearing

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How far is Kolkata from Patna?

Kolkata (India) and Patna (India) are a medium distance apart: 469 km in a straight line, that is 292 miles or 253 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kolkata to Patna is 605 km (376 miles), about 7 h 27 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 29% longer than the straight line.

From Kolkata, Patna lies to the north-west (initial bearing 316°). Both cities are in India. The halfway point is at 24.0868°, 86.7684°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 5 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 Patna?

By road it is 605 km (376 miles) from Kolkata to Patna; in a straight line it is 469 km (292 miles).

How long is the drive from Kolkata to Patna?

About 7 h 27 min on the fastest route (605 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Patna from Kolkata?

Patna is to the north-west of Kolkata, at an initial bearing of 316°.

How long is the flight from Kolkata to Patna?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 5 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.