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Distance from Marseille to Kolkata

Straight line

7,775 km
4,831 mi · 4,198 NM

By road

9,711 km
6,034 mi

Travel time

112 h 40 min
flight ≈ 10 h 13 min

Direction

ENE 78°
initial bearing

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How far is Marseille from Kolkata?

Marseille (France) and Kolkata (India) are very far apart: 7,775 km in a straight line, that is 4,831 miles or 4,198 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Marseille to Kolkata is 9,711 km (6,034 miles), about 112 h 40 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Marseille, Kolkata lies to the east (initial bearing 78°). The route crosses from France into India. The halfway point is at 40.6932°, 52.8545°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 13 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 Marseille from Kolkata?

By road it is 9,711 km (6,034 miles) from Marseille to Kolkata; in a straight line it is 7,775 km (4,831 miles).

How long is the drive from Marseille to Kolkata?

About 112 h 40 min on the fastest route (9,711 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kolkata from Marseille?

Kolkata is to the east of Marseille, at an initial bearing of 78°.

How long is the flight from Marseille to Kolkata?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 13 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.