Distance from Reading to Kolkata
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How far is Reading from Kolkata?
Reading (United Kingdom) and Kolkata (India) are very far apart: 8,034 km in a straight line, that is 4,992 miles or 4,338 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Reading to Kolkata is 10,301 km (6,401 miles), about 118 h 47 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 28% longer than the straight line.
From Reading, Kolkata lies to the east (initial bearing 76°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into India. The halfway point is at 46.1483°, 54.5622°.
A direct flight would take about 10 h 33 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 Reading
- Reading – City of Westminster 58 km
- Reading – London 59 km
- Reading – Archway 59 km
- Reading – Luton 61 km
- Reading – Islington 61 km
- Reading – Milton Keynes 67 km
- Reading – Southampton 68 km
- Reading – Bexley 78 km
- Reading – Northampton 88 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 Reading from Kolkata?
By road it is 10,301 km (6,401 miles) from Reading to Kolkata; in a straight line it is 8,034 km (4,992 miles).
How long is the drive from Reading to Kolkata?
About 118 h 47 min on the fastest route (10,301 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Kolkata from Reading?
Kolkata is to the east of Reading, at an initial bearing of 76°.
How long is the flight from Reading to Kolkata?
A direct flight would take about 10 h 33 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.