Distance from Sofia to Kolkata
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How far is Sofia from Kolkata?
Sofia (Bulgaria) and Kolkata (India) are very far apart: 6,333 km in a straight line, that is 3,935 miles or 3,419 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Sofia to Kolkata is 7,786 km (4,838 miles), about 92 h 46 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.
From Sofia, Kolkata lies to the east (initial bearing 89°). The route crosses from Bulgaria into India. The halfway point is at 37.1379°, 59.9887°.
A direct flight would take about 8 h 25 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 Sofia
- Sofia – Plovdiv 132 km
- Sofia – Niš 135 km
- Sofia – Dăbuleni 137 km
- Sofia – Poiana Mare 137 km
- Sofia – Băilești 147 km
- Sofia – Calafat 147 km
- Sofia – Corabia 153 km
- Sofia – Turnu Măgurele 171 km
- Sofia – Skopje 174 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 Sofia from Kolkata?
By road it is 7,786 km (4,838 miles) from Sofia to Kolkata; in a straight line it is 6,333 km (3,935 miles).
How long is the drive from Sofia to Kolkata?
About 92 h 46 min on the fastest route (7,786 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Kolkata from Sofia?
Kolkata is to the east of Sofia, at an initial bearing of 89°.
How long is the flight from Sofia to Kolkata?
A direct flight would take about 8 h 25 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.