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Distance from Rome to Kolkata

Straight line

7,228 km
4,491 mi · 3,903 NM

By road

9,464 km
5,881 mi

Travel time

109 h 53 min
flight ≈ 9 h 32 min

Direction

E 81°
initial bearing

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How far is Rome from Kolkata?

Rome (Italy) and Kolkata (India) are very far apart: 7,228 km in a straight line, that is 4,491 miles or 3,903 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Rome to Kolkata is 9,464 km (5,881 miles), about 109 h 53 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 31% longer than the straight line.

From Rome, Kolkata lies to the east (initial bearing 81°). The route crosses from Italy into India. The halfway point is at 38.5338°, 55.2190°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 32 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 Rome from Kolkata?

By road it is 9,464 km (5,881 miles) from Rome to Kolkata; in a straight line it is 7,228 km (4,491 miles).

How long is the drive from Rome to Kolkata?

About 109 h 53 min on the fastest route (9,464 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kolkata from Rome?

Kolkata is to the east of Rome, at an initial bearing of 81°.

How long is the flight from Rome to Kolkata?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 32 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.