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Distance from Sendai to Kolkata

Straight line

5,260 km
3,268 mi · 2,840 NM

By road

6,671 km
4,145 mi

Travel time

81 h 3 min
flight ≈ 7 h 4 min

Direction

W 266°
initial bearing

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How far is Sendai from Kolkata?

Sendai (Japan) and Kolkata (India) are very far apart: 5,260 km in a straight line, that is 3,268 miles or 2,840 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sendai to Kolkata is 6,671 km (4,145 miles), about 81 h 3 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Sendai, Kolkata lies to the west (initial bearing 266°). The route crosses from Japan into India. The halfway point is at 33.1859°, 112.3284°.

A direct flight would take about 7 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.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Sendai from Kolkata?

By road it is 6,671 km (4,145 miles) from Sendai to Kolkata; in a straight line it is 5,260 km (3,268 miles).

How long is the drive from Sendai to Kolkata?

About 81 h 3 min on the fastest route (6,671 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kolkata from Sendai?

Kolkata is to the west of Sendai, at an initial bearing of 266°.

How long is the flight from Sendai to Kolkata?

A direct flight would take about 7 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.