Distance from Nairobi to Kolkata
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How far is Nairobi from Kolkata?
Nairobi (Kenya) and Kolkata (India) are very far apart: 6,179 km in a straight line, that is 3,839 miles or 3,336 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Nairobi, Kolkata lies to the north-east (initial bearing 61°). The route crosses from Kenya into India. The halfway point is at 11.7816°, 61.4926°.
A direct flight would take about 8 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.
Other distances from Nairobi
- Nairobi – Kampala 503 km
- Nairobi – Dar es Salaam 673 km
- Nairobi – Mogadishu 1,017 km
- Nairobi – Addis Ababa 1,166 km
- Nairobi – Lubumbashi 1,547 km
- Nairobi – Lusaka 1,828 km
- Nairobi – Khartoum 1,930 km
- Nairobi – Omdurman 1,942 km
- Nairobi – Harare 1,944 km
Other distances from Kolkata
- Kolkata – Hāora 5 km
- Kolkata – Khulna 126 km
- Kolkata – Dhaka 245 km
- Kolkata – Chittagong 357 km
- Kolkata – Patna 470 km
- Kolkata – Varanasi 624 km
- Kolkata – Kathmandu 648 km
- Kolkata – Nowrangapur 708 km
- Kolkata – Allahābād 736 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Nairobi from Kolkata?
The straight-line distance between Nairobi and Kolkata is 6,179 km (3,839 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Kolkata from Nairobi?
Kolkata is to the north-east of Nairobi, at an initial bearing of 61°.
How long is the flight from Nairobi to Kolkata?
A direct flight would take about 8 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.