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Distance from Quito to Kolkata

Straight line

17,162 km
10,664 mi · 9,267 NM

By road

11,465 km
7,124 mi

Travel time

131 h 30 min
flight ≈ 21 h 57 min

Direction

NNE 29°
initial bearing

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How far is Quito from Kolkata?

Quito (Ecuador) and Kolkata (India) are very far apart: 17,162 km in a straight line, that is 10,664 miles or 9,267 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Quito to Kolkata is 11,465 km (7,124 miles), about 131 h 30 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Quito, Kolkata lies to the north-east (initial bearing 29°). The route crosses from Ecuador into India. The halfway point is at 58.5298°, -14.1773°.

A direct flight would take about 21 h 57 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 Quito from Kolkata?

By road it is 11,465 km (7,124 miles) from Quito to Kolkata; in a straight line it is 17,162 km (10,664 miles).

How long is the drive from Quito to Kolkata?

About 131 h 30 min on the fastest route (11,465 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kolkata from Quito?

Kolkata is to the north-east of Quito, at an initial bearing of 29°.

How long is the flight from Quito to Kolkata?

A direct flight would take about 21 h 57 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.