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Distance from Kolkata to Tianshui

Straight line

2,154 km
1,338 mi · 1,163 NM

By road

3,628 km
2,254 mi

Travel time

43 h 22 min
flight ≈ 3 h 12 min

Direction

NE 48°
initial bearing

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How far is Kolkata from Tianshui?

Kolkata (India) and Tianshui (China) are quite far apart: 2,154 km in a straight line, that is 1,338 miles or 1,163 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kolkata to Tianshui is 3,628 km (2,254 miles), about 43 h 22 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 68% longer than the straight line.

From Kolkata, Tianshui lies to the north-east (initial bearing 48°). The route crosses from India into China. The halfway point is at 28.8488°, 96.5508°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 12 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 Tianshui?

By road it is 3,628 km (2,254 miles) from Kolkata to Tianshui; in a straight line it is 2,154 km (1,338 miles).

How long is the drive from Kolkata to Tianshui?

About 43 h 22 min on the fastest route (3,628 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tianshui from Kolkata?

Tianshui is to the north-east of Kolkata, at an initial bearing of 48°.

How long is the flight from Kolkata to Tianshui?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 12 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.