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Distance from Poltava to Kolkata

Straight line

5,543 km
3,444 mi · 2,993 NM

By road

6,669 km
4,144 mi

Travel time

91 h 58 min
flight ≈ 7 h 26 min

Direction

ESE 103°
initial bearing

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How far is Poltava from Kolkata?

Poltava (Ukraine) and Kolkata (India) are very far apart: 5,543 km in a straight line, that is 3,444 miles or 2,993 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Poltava to Kolkata is 6,669 km (4,144 miles), about 91 h 58 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Poltava, Kolkata lies to the east (initial bearing 103°). The route crosses from Ukraine into India. The halfway point is at 39.1423°, 66.5319°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 26 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 Poltava from Kolkata?

By road it is 6,669 km (4,144 miles) from Poltava to Kolkata; in a straight line it is 5,543 km (3,444 miles).

How long is the drive from Poltava to Kolkata?

About 91 h 58 min on the fastest route (6,669 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kolkata from Poltava?

Kolkata is to the east of Poltava, at an initial bearing of 103°.

How long is the flight from Poltava to Kolkata?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 26 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.