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Distance from Kolkata to Seoul

Straight line

4,042 km
2,511 mi · 2,182 NM

By road

5,637 km
3,503 mi

Travel time

76 h 55 min
flight ≈ 5 h 33 min

Direction

ENE 57°
initial bearing

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How far is Kolkata from Seoul?

Kolkata (India) and Seoul (South Korea) are very far apart: 4,042 km in a straight line, that is 2,511 miles or 2,182 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kolkata to Seoul is 5,637 km (3,503 miles), about 76 h 55 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 39% longer than the straight line.

From Kolkata, Seoul lies to the north-east (initial bearing 57°). The route crosses from India into South Korea. The halfway point is at 31.5135°, 106.1410°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 33 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 Seoul?

By road it is 5,637 km (3,503 miles) from Kolkata to Seoul; in a straight line it is 4,042 km (2,511 miles).

How long is the drive from Kolkata to Seoul?

About 76 h 55 min on the fastest route (5,637 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Seoul from Kolkata?

Seoul is to the north-east of Kolkata, at an initial bearing of 57°.

How long is the flight from Kolkata to Seoul?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 33 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.