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Distance from Moscow to Kolkata

Straight line

5,537 km
3,440 mi · 2,990 NM

By road

6,779 km
4,212 mi

Travel time

89 h 10 min
flight ≈ 7 h 25 min

Direction

ESE 110°
initial bearing

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How far is Moscow from Kolkata?

Moscow (Russia) and Kolkata (India) are very far apart: 5,537 km in a straight line, that is 3,440 miles or 2,990 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Moscow to Kolkata is 6,779 km (4,212 miles), about 89 h 10 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 22% longer than the straight line.

From Moscow, Kolkata lies to the east (initial bearing 110°). The route crosses from Russia into India. The halfway point is at 41.8406°, 69.5551°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 25 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 Moscow from Kolkata?

By road it is 6,779 km (4,212 miles) from Moscow to Kolkata; in a straight line it is 5,537 km (3,440 miles).

How long is the drive from Moscow to Kolkata?

About 89 h 10 min on the fastest route (6,779 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kolkata from Moscow?

Kolkata is to the east of Moscow, at an initial bearing of 110°.

How long is the flight from Moscow to Kolkata?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 25 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.