Distance from Kolkata to Tehran
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How far is Kolkata from Tehran?
Kolkata (India) and Tehran (Iran) are very far apart: 3,850 km in a straight line, that is 2,392 miles or 2,079 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Kolkata to Tehran is 4,830 km (3,001 miles), about 60 h 1 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.
From Kolkata, Tehran lies to the north-west (initial bearing 301°). The route crosses from India into Iran. The halfway point is at 30.4289°, 71.1196°.
A direct flight would take about 5 h 19 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Kolkata
- Kolkata – Hāora 5 km
- Kolkata – Khulna 126 km
- Kolkata – Dhaka 245 km
- Kolkata – Chittagong 357 km
- Kolkata – Patna 470 km
- Kolkata – Varanasi 624 km
- Kolkata – Kathmandu 648 km
- Kolkata – Nowrangapur 708 km
- Kolkata – Allahābād 736 km
Other distances from Tehran
- Tehran – Karaj 42 km
- Tehran – Isfahan 339 km
- Tehran – Tabriz 528 km
- Tehran – Baku 538 km
- Tehran – Basrah 669 km
- Tehran – Shiraz 684 km
- Tehran – Baghdad 694 km
- Tehran – Mashhad 736 km
- Tehran – Mosul 750 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Kolkata from Tehran?
By road it is 4,830 km (3,001 miles) from Kolkata to Tehran; in a straight line it is 3,850 km (2,392 miles).
How long is the drive from Kolkata to Tehran?
About 60 h 1 min on the fastest route (4,830 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Tehran from Kolkata?
Tehran is to the north-west of Kolkata, at an initial bearing of 301°.
How long is the flight from Kolkata to Tehran?
A direct flight would take about 5 h 19 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.