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Distance from Luanda to Kolkata

Straight line

8,887 km
5,522 mi · 4,799 NM

By road

10,616 km
6,596 mi

Travel time

165 h 14 min
flight ≈ 11 h 37 min

Direction

ENE 65°
initial bearing

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How far is Luanda from Kolkata?

Luanda (Angola) and Kolkata (India) are very far apart: 8,887 km in a straight line, that is 5,522 miles or 4,799 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Luanda to Kolkata is 10,616 km (6,596 miles), about 165 h 14 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Luanda, Kolkata lies to the north-east (initial bearing 65°). The route crosses from Angola into India. The halfway point is at 8.6308°, 49.3082°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 37 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 Luanda from Kolkata?

By road it is 10,616 km (6,596 miles) from Luanda to Kolkata; in a straight line it is 8,887 km (5,522 miles).

How long is the drive from Luanda to Kolkata?

About 165 h 14 min on the fastest route (10,616 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kolkata from Luanda?

Kolkata is to the north-east of Luanda, at an initial bearing of 65°.

How long is the flight from Luanda to Kolkata?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 37 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.