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Distance from Kolkata to Zürich

Straight line

7,447 km
4,627 mi · 4,021 NM

By road

9,461 km
5,879 mi

Travel time

110 h 33 min
flight ≈ 9 h 49 min

Direction

NW 314°
initial bearing

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How far is Kolkata from Zürich?

Kolkata (India) and Zürich (Switzerland) are very far apart: 7,447 km in a straight line, that is 4,627 miles or 4,021 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kolkata to Zürich is 9,461 km (5,879 miles), about 110 h 33 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Kolkata, Zürich lies to the north-west (initial bearing 314°). The route crosses from India into Switzerland. The halfway point is at 42.1187°, 55.7848°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 49 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 Zürich?

By road it is 9,461 km (5,879 miles) from Kolkata to Zürich; in a straight line it is 7,447 km (4,627 miles).

How long is the drive from Kolkata to Zürich?

About 110 h 33 min on the fastest route (9,461 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Zürich from Kolkata?

Zürich is to the north-west of Kolkata, at an initial bearing of 314°.

How long is the flight from Kolkata to Zürich?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 49 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.