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Distance from Mosul to Kolkata

Straight line

4,600 km
2,858 mi · 2,484 NM

By road

5,806 km
3,608 mi

Travel time

71 h 27 min
flight ≈ 6 h 15 min

Direction

E 97°
initial bearing

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How far is Mosul from Kolkata?

Mosul (Iraq) and Kolkata (India) are very far apart: 4,600 km in a straight line, that is 2,858 miles or 2,484 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Mosul to Kolkata is 5,806 km (3,608 miles), about 71 h 27 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Mosul, Kolkata lies to the east (initial bearing 97°). The route crosses from Iraq into India. The halfway point is at 31.4419°, 67.3685°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 15 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 Mosul from Kolkata?

By road it is 5,806 km (3,608 miles) from Mosul to Kolkata; in a straight line it is 4,600 km (2,858 miles).

How long is the drive from Mosul to Kolkata?

About 71 h 27 min on the fastest route (5,806 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kolkata from Mosul?

Kolkata is to the east of Mosul, at an initial bearing of 97°.

How long is the flight from Mosul to Kolkata?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 15 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.