Distance from Rotterdam to Kolkata
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How far is Rotterdam from Kolkata?
Rotterdam (Netherlands) and Kolkata (India) are very far apart: 7,654 km in a straight line, that is 4,756 miles or 4,133 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Rotterdam to Kolkata is 9,919 km (6,163 miles), about 114 h 32 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 30% longer than the straight line.
From Rotterdam, Kolkata lies to the east (initial bearing 80°). The route crosses from Netherlands into India. The halfway point is at 45.1729°, 56.5670°.
A direct flight would take about 10 h 4 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 Rotterdam
- Rotterdam – The Hague 21 km
- Rotterdam – Utrecht 48 km
- Rotterdam – Amsterdam 57 km
- Rotterdam – Antwerpen 78 km
- Rotterdam – Eindhoven 87 km
- Rotterdam – Gent 110 km
- Rotterdam – Brussels 120 km
- Rotterdam – Krefeld 157 km
- Rotterdam – Mönchengladbach 159 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 Rotterdam from Kolkata?
By road it is 9,919 km (6,163 miles) from Rotterdam to Kolkata; in a straight line it is 7,654 km (4,756 miles).
How long is the drive from Rotterdam to Kolkata?
About 114 h 32 min on the fastest route (9,919 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Kolkata from Rotterdam?
Kolkata is to the east of Rotterdam, at an initial bearing of 80°.
How long is the flight from Rotterdam to Kolkata?
A direct flight would take about 10 h 4 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.