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Distance from Kolkata to Tokyo

Straight line

5,142 km
3,195 mi · 2,776 NM

By road

6,032 km
3,748 mi

Travel time

82 h 36 min
flight ≈ 6 h 56 min

Direction

ENE 62°
initial bearing

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How far is Kolkata from Tokyo?

Kolkata (India) and Tokyo (Japan) are very far apart: 5,142 km in a straight line, that is 3,195 miles or 2,776 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kolkata to Tokyo is 6,032 km (3,748 miles), about 82 h 36 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 17% longer than the straight line.

From Kolkata, Tokyo lies to the north-east (initial bearing 62°). The route crosses from India into Japan. The halfway point is at 31.7111°, 112.2630°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 56 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 Tokyo?

By road it is 6,032 km (3,748 miles) from Kolkata to Tokyo; in a straight line it is 5,142 km (3,195 miles).

How long is the drive from Kolkata to Tokyo?

About 82 h 36 min on the fastest route (6,032 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tokyo from Kolkata?

Tokyo is to the north-east of Kolkata, at an initial bearing of 62°.

How long is the flight from Kolkata to Tokyo?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 56 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.