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Distance from Seoul to Kolkata

Straight line

4,042 km
2,511 mi · 2,182 NM

By road

5,628 km
3,497 mi

Travel time

77 h
flight ≈ 5 h 33 min

Direction

WSW 257°
initial bearing

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How far is Seoul from Kolkata?

Seoul (South Korea) and Kolkata (India) are very far apart: 4,042 km in a straight line, that is 2,511 miles or 2,182 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Seoul to Kolkata is 5,628 km (3,497 miles), about 77 h by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 39% longer than the straight line.

From Seoul, Kolkata lies to the west (initial bearing 257°). The route crosses from South Korea into India. The halfway point is at 31.5135°, 106.1410°.

A direct flight would take about 5 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.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Seoul from Kolkata?

By road it is 5,628 km (3,497 miles) from Seoul to Kolkata; in a straight line it is 4,042 km (2,511 miles).

How long is the drive from Seoul to Kolkata?

About 77 h on the fastest route (5,628 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kolkata from Seoul?

Kolkata is to the west of Seoul, at an initial bearing of 257°.

How long is the flight from Seoul to Kolkata?

A direct flight would take about 5 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.