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Distance from Taichung to Kolkata

Straight line

3,302 km
2,052 mi · 1,783 NM

By road

4,656 km
2,893 mi

Travel time

59 h 19 min
flight ≈ 4 h 38 min

Direction

W 274°
initial bearing

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How far is Taichung from Kolkata?

Taichung (Taiwan) and Kolkata (India) are very far apart: 3,302 km in a straight line, that is 2,052 miles or 1,783 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Taichung to Kolkata is 4,656 km (2,893 miles), about 59 h 19 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 41% longer than the straight line.

From Taichung, Kolkata lies to the west (initial bearing 274°). The route crosses from Taiwan into India. The halfway point is at 24.2070°, 104.4243°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 38 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 Taichung from Kolkata?

By road it is 4,656 km (2,893 miles) from Taichung to Kolkata; in a straight line it is 3,302 km (2,052 miles).

How long is the drive from Taichung to Kolkata?

About 59 h 19 min on the fastest route (4,656 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kolkata from Taichung?

Kolkata is to the west of Taichung, at an initial bearing of 274°.

How long is the flight from Taichung to Kolkata?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 38 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.