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Distance from Kolkata to Shenzhen

Straight line

2,641 km
1,641 mi · 1,426 NM

By road

3,836 km
2,384 mi

Travel time

46 h 49 min
flight ≈ 3 h 48 min

Direction

E 85°
initial bearing

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How far is Kolkata from Shenzhen?

Kolkata (India) and Shenzhen (China) are very far apart: 2,641 km in a straight line, that is 1,641 miles or 1,426 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kolkata to Shenzhen is 3,836 km (2,384 miles), about 46 h 49 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 45% longer than the straight line.

From Kolkata, Shenzhen lies to the east (initial bearing 85°). The route crosses from India into China. The halfway point is at 23.0737°, 101.2165°.

A direct flight would take about 3 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 Shenzhen?

By road it is 3,836 km (2,384 miles) from Kolkata to Shenzhen; in a straight line it is 2,641 km (1,641 miles).

How long is the drive from Kolkata to Shenzhen?

About 46 h 49 min on the fastest route (3,836 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shenzhen from Kolkata?

Shenzhen is to the east of Kolkata, at an initial bearing of 85°.

How long is the flight from Kolkata to Shenzhen?

A direct flight would take about 3 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.