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Distance from Kolkata to Ürümqi

Straight line

2,357 km
1,464 mi · 1,272 NM

By road

3,794 km
2,358 mi

Travel time

45 h 39 min
flight ≈ 3 h 27 min

Direction

N 358°
initial bearing

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How far is Kolkata from Ürümqi?

Kolkata (India) and Ürümqi (China) are quite far apart: 2,357 km in a straight line, that is 1,464 miles or 1,272 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kolkata to Ürümqi is 3,794 km (2,358 miles), about 45 h 39 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 61% longer than the straight line.

From Kolkata, Ürümqi lies to the north (initial bearing 358°). The route crosses from India into China. The halfway point is at 33.1824°, 88.0285°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 27 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 Ürümqi?

By road it is 3,794 km (2,358 miles) from Kolkata to Ürümqi; in a straight line it is 2,357 km (1,464 miles).

How long is the drive from Kolkata to Ürümqi?

About 45 h 39 min on the fastest route (3,794 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Ürümqi from Kolkata?

Ürümqi is to the north of Kolkata, at an initial bearing of 358°.

How long is the flight from Kolkata to Ürümqi?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 27 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.