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Distance from Kolkata to Sendai

Straight line

5,260 km
3,268 mi · 2,840 NM

By road

6,679 km
4,150 mi

Travel time

80 h 59 min
flight ≈ 7 h 4 min

Direction

ENE 58°
initial bearing

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How far is Kolkata from Sendai?

Kolkata (India) and Sendai (Japan) are very far apart: 5,260 km in a straight line, that is 3,268 miles or 2,840 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kolkata to Sendai is 6,679 km (4,150 miles), about 80 h 59 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Kolkata, Sendai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 58°). The route crosses from India into Japan. The halfway point is at 33.1859°, 112.3284°.

A direct flight would take about 7 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 Sendai?

By road it is 6,679 km (4,150 miles) from Kolkata to Sendai; in a straight line it is 5,260 km (3,268 miles).

How long is the drive from Kolkata to Sendai?

About 80 h 59 min on the fastest route (6,679 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sendai from Kolkata?

Sendai is to the north-east of Kolkata, at an initial bearing of 58°.

How long is the flight from Kolkata to Sendai?

A direct flight would take about 7 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.