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Distance from Meerut to Kolkata

Straight line

1,283 km
797 mi · 693 NM

By road

1,412 km
878 mi

Travel time

16 h 1 min
flight ≈ 2 h 6 min

Direction

ESE 121°
initial bearing

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How far is Meerut from Kolkata?

Meerut (India) and Kolkata (India) are quite far apart: 1,283 km in a straight line, that is 797 miles or 693 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Meerut to Kolkata is 1,412 km (878 miles), about 16 h 1 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 10% longer than the straight line.

From Meerut, Kolkata lies to the south-east (initial bearing 121°). Both cities are in India. The halfway point is at 25.8685°, 83.1793°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 6 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 Meerut from Kolkata?

By road it is 1,412 km (878 miles) from Meerut to Kolkata; in a straight line it is 1,283 km (797 miles).

How long is the drive from Meerut to Kolkata?

About 16 h 1 min on the fastest route (1,412 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kolkata from Meerut?

Kolkata is to the south-east of Meerut, at an initial bearing of 121°.

How long is the flight from Meerut to Kolkata?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 6 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.