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Distance from Kolkata to Xiamen

Straight line

3,037 km
1,887 mi · 1,640 NM

By road

4,368 km
2,714 mi

Travel time

52 h 52 min
flight ≈ 4 h 18 min

Direction

E 80°
initial bearing

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How far is Kolkata from Xiamen?

Kolkata (India) and Xiamen (China) are very far apart: 3,037 km in a straight line, that is 1,887 miles or 1,640 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kolkata to Xiamen is 4,368 km (2,714 miles), about 52 h 52 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 44% longer than the straight line.

From Kolkata, Xiamen lies to the east (initial bearing 80°). The route crosses from India into China. The halfway point is at 24.2426°, 103.1117°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 18 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 Xiamen?

By road it is 4,368 km (2,714 miles) from Kolkata to Xiamen; in a straight line it is 3,037 km (1,887 miles).

How long is the drive from Kolkata to Xiamen?

About 52 h 52 min on the fastest route (4,368 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Xiamen from Kolkata?

Xiamen is to the east of Kolkata, at an initial bearing of 80°.

How long is the flight from Kolkata to Xiamen?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 18 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.