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Distance from Münster to Kolkata

Straight line

7,440 km
4,623 mi · 4,017 NM

By road

9,747 km
6,057 mi

Travel time

112 h 34 min
flight ≈ 9 h 48 min

Direction

E 83°
initial bearing

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How far is Münster from Kolkata?

Münster (Germany) and Kolkata (India) are very far apart: 7,440 km in a straight line, that is 4,623 miles or 4,017 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Münster to Kolkata is 9,747 km (6,057 miles), about 112 h 34 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 31% longer than the straight line.

From Münster, Kolkata lies to the east (initial bearing 83°). The route crosses from Germany into India. The halfway point is at 44.5509°, 57.6239°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 48 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 Münster from Kolkata?

By road it is 9,747 km (6,057 miles) from Münster to Kolkata; in a straight line it is 7,440 km (4,623 miles).

How long is the drive from Münster to Kolkata?

About 112 h 34 min on the fastest route (9,747 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kolkata from Münster?

Kolkata is to the east of Münster, at an initial bearing of 83°.

How long is the flight from Münster to Kolkata?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 48 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.