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Distance from Kolkata to Rawalpindi

Straight line

1,935 km
1,203 mi · 1,045 NM

By road

2,204 km
1,370 mi

Travel time

26 h 32 min
flight ≈ 2 h 55 min

Direction

NW 313°
initial bearing

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How far is Kolkata from Rawalpindi?

Kolkata (India) and Rawalpindi (Pakistan) are quite far apart: 1,935 km in a straight line, that is 1,203 miles or 1,045 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kolkata to Rawalpindi is 2,204 km (1,370 miles), about 26 h 32 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 14% longer than the straight line.

From Kolkata, Rawalpindi lies to the north-west (initial bearing 313°). The route crosses from India into Pakistan. The halfway point is at 28.2931°, 81.1025°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 55 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 Rawalpindi?

By road it is 2,204 km (1,370 miles) from Kolkata to Rawalpindi; in a straight line it is 1,935 km (1,203 miles).

How long is the drive from Kolkata to Rawalpindi?

About 26 h 32 min on the fastest route (2,204 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Rawalpindi from Kolkata?

Rawalpindi is to the north-west of Kolkata, at an initial bearing of 313°.

How long is the flight from Kolkata to Rawalpindi?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 55 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.