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Distance from Kolkata to Saitama

Straight line

5,139 km
3,194 mi · 2,775 NM

By road

6,032 km
3,748 mi

Travel time

82 h 36 min
flight ≈ 6 h 55 min

Direction

ENE 61°
initial bearing

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How far is Kolkata from Saitama?

Kolkata (India) and Saitama (Japan) are very far apart: 5,139 km in a straight line, that is 3,194 miles or 2,775 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kolkata to Saitama is 6,032 km (3,748 miles), about 82 h 36 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 17% longer than the straight line.

From Kolkata, Saitama lies to the north-east (initial bearing 61°). The route crosses from India into Japan. The halfway point is at 31.8217°, 112.2091°.

A direct flight would take about 6 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 Saitama?

By road it is 6,032 km (3,748 miles) from Kolkata to Saitama; in a straight line it is 5,139 km (3,194 miles).

How long is the drive from Kolkata to Saitama?

About 82 h 36 min on the fastest route (6,032 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Saitama from Kolkata?

Saitama is to the north-east of Kolkata, at an initial bearing of 61°.

How long is the flight from Kolkata to Saitama?

A direct flight would take about 6 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.