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Distance from Sumy to Kolkata

Straight line

5,558 km
3,454 mi · 3,001 NM

By road

6,736 km
4,186 mi

Travel time

93 h 17 min
flight ≈ 7 h 27 min

Direction

ESE 104°
initial bearing

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How far is Sumy from Kolkata?

Sumy (Ukraine) and Kolkata (India) are very far apart: 5,558 km in a straight line, that is 3,454 miles or 3,001 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sumy to Kolkata is 6,736 km (4,186 miles), about 93 h 17 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Sumy, Kolkata lies to the east (initial bearing 104°). The route crosses from Ukraine into India. The halfway point is at 39.7759°, 67.0198°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 27 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 Sumy from Kolkata?

By road it is 6,736 km (4,186 miles) from Sumy to Kolkata; in a straight line it is 5,558 km (3,454 miles).

How long is the drive from Sumy to Kolkata?

About 93 h 17 min on the fastest route (6,736 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kolkata from Sumy?

Kolkata is to the east of Sumy, at an initial bearing of 104°.

How long is the flight from Sumy to Kolkata?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 27 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.