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Distance from Shenzhen to Kolkata

Straight line

2,641 km
1,641 mi · 1,426 NM

By road

3,846 km
2,390 mi

Travel time

47 h 5 min
flight ≈ 3 h 48 min

Direction

W 275°
initial bearing

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How far is Shenzhen from Kolkata?

Shenzhen (China) and Kolkata (India) are very far apart: 2,641 km in a straight line, that is 1,641 miles or 1,426 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shenzhen to Kolkata is 3,846 km (2,390 miles), about 47 h 5 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 46% longer than the straight line.

From Shenzhen, Kolkata lies to the west (initial bearing 275°). The route crosses from China into India. The halfway point is at 23.0737°, 101.2165°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 48 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 Shenzhen from Kolkata?

By road it is 3,846 km (2,390 miles) from Shenzhen to Kolkata; in a straight line it is 2,641 km (1,641 miles).

How long is the drive from Shenzhen to Kolkata?

About 47 h 5 min on the fastest route (3,846 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kolkata from Shenzhen?

Kolkata is to the west of Shenzhen, at an initial bearing of 275°.

How long is the flight from Shenzhen to Kolkata?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 48 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.