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Distance from Kolkata to Tripoli

Straight line

7,351 km
4,568 mi · 3,969 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 9 h 41 min

Direction

WNW 297°
initial bearing

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How far is Kolkata from Tripoli?

Kolkata (India) and Tripoli (Libya) are very far apart: 7,351 km in a straight line, that is 4,568 miles or 3,969 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Kolkata, Tripoli lies to the north-west (initial bearing 297°). The route crosses from India into Libya. The halfway point is at 33.5366°, 52.8685°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 41 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 Tripoli?

The straight-line distance between Kolkata and Tripoli is 7,351 km (4,568 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Tripoli from Kolkata?

Tripoli is to the north-west of Kolkata, at an initial bearing of 297°.

How long is the flight from Kolkata to Tripoli?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 41 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.