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Distance from Perth to Kolkata

Straight line

6,706 km
4,167 mi · 3,621 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 8 h 53 min

Direction

NNW 331°
initial bearing

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How far is Perth from Kolkata?

Perth (Australia) and Kolkata (India) are very far apart: 6,706 km in a straight line, that is 4,167 miles or 3,621 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Perth and Kolkata, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Perth, Kolkata lies to the north-west (initial bearing 331°). The route crosses from Australia into India. The halfway point is at -4.8324°, 101.5191°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 53 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Perth from Kolkata?

The straight-line distance between Perth and Kolkata is 6,706 km (4,167 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Kolkata from Perth?

Kolkata is to the north-west of Perth, at an initial bearing of 331°.

How long is the flight from Perth to Kolkata?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 53 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.