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Distance from Madrid to Kolkata

Straight line

8,587 km
5,336 mi · 4,637 NM

By road

10,755 km
6,683 mi

Travel time

123 h 45 min
flight ≈ 11 h 14 min

Direction

ENE 71°
initial bearing

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How far is Madrid from Kolkata?

Madrid (Spain) and Kolkata (India) are very far apart: 8,587 km in a straight line, that is 5,336 miles or 4,637 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Madrid to Kolkata is 10,755 km (6,683 miles), about 123 h 45 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Madrid, Kolkata lies to the east (initial bearing 71°). The route crosses from Spain into India. The halfway point is at 41.2821°, 48.0267°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 14 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 Madrid from Kolkata?

By road it is 10,755 km (6,683 miles) from Madrid to Kolkata; in a straight line it is 8,587 km (5,336 miles).

How long is the drive from Madrid to Kolkata?

About 123 h 45 min on the fastest route (10,755 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kolkata from Madrid?

Kolkata is to the east of Madrid, at an initial bearing of 71°.

How long is the flight from Madrid to Kolkata?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 14 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.