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Distance from Kolkata to Qingdao

Straight line

3,430 km
2,131 mi · 1,852 NM

By road

5,038 km
3,130 mi

Travel time

59 h 5 min
flight ≈ 4 h 47 min

Direction

ENE 57°
initial bearing

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How far is Kolkata from Qingdao?

Kolkata (India) and Qingdao (China) are very far apart: 3,430 km in a straight line, that is 2,131 miles or 1,852 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kolkata to Qingdao is 5,038 km (3,130 miles), about 59 h 5 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 47% longer than the straight line.

From Kolkata, Qingdao lies to the north-east (initial bearing 57°). The route crosses from India into China. The halfway point is at 30.2865°, 103.2792°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 47 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 Qingdao?

By road it is 5,038 km (3,130 miles) from Kolkata to Qingdao; in a straight line it is 3,430 km (2,131 miles).

How long is the drive from Kolkata to Qingdao?

About 59 h 5 min on the fastest route (5,038 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Qingdao from Kolkata?

Qingdao is to the north-east of Kolkata, at an initial bearing of 57°.

How long is the flight from Kolkata to Qingdao?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 47 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.