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Distance from Kolkata to Rotterdam

Straight line

7,654 km
4,756 mi · 4,133 NM

By road

9,937 km
6,175 mi

Travel time

115 h 2 min
flight ≈ 10 h 4 min

Direction

NW 319°
initial bearing

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How far is Kolkata from Rotterdam?

Kolkata (India) and Rotterdam (Netherlands) are very far apart: 7,654 km in a straight line, that is 4,756 miles or 4,133 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kolkata to Rotterdam is 9,937 km (6,175 miles), about 115 h 2 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 30% longer than the straight line.

From Kolkata, Rotterdam lies to the north-west (initial bearing 319°). The route crosses from India into Netherlands. The halfway point is at 45.1729°, 56.5670°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 4 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 Rotterdam?

By road it is 9,937 km (6,175 miles) from Kolkata to Rotterdam; in a straight line it is 7,654 km (4,756 miles).

How long is the drive from Kolkata to Rotterdam?

About 115 h 2 min on the fastest route (9,937 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Rotterdam from Kolkata?

Rotterdam is to the north-west of Kolkata, at an initial bearing of 319°.

How long is the flight from Kolkata to Rotterdam?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 4 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.