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Distance from Kolkata to Riyadh

Straight line

4,240 km
2,634 mi · 2,289 NM

By road

5,704 km
3,544 mi

Travel time

81 h 42 min
flight ≈ 5 h 48 min

Direction

WNW 282°
initial bearing

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How far is Kolkata from Riyadh?

Kolkata (India) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) are very far apart: 4,240 km in a straight line, that is 2,634 miles or 2,289 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kolkata to Riyadh is 5,704 km (3,544 miles), about 81 h 42 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 35% longer than the straight line.

From Kolkata, Riyadh lies to the west (initial bearing 282°). The route crosses from India into Saudi Arabia. The halfway point is at 25.0782°, 67.7192°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 48 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 Riyadh?

By road it is 5,704 km (3,544 miles) from Kolkata to Riyadh; in a straight line it is 4,240 km (2,634 miles).

How long is the drive from Kolkata to Riyadh?

About 81 h 42 min on the fastest route (5,704 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Riyadh from Kolkata?

Riyadh is to the west of Kolkata, at an initial bearing of 282°.

How long is the flight from Kolkata to Riyadh?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 48 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.