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Distance from Tianshui to Kolkata

Straight line

2,154 km
1,338 mi · 1,163 NM

By road

3,620 km
2,250 mi

Travel time

43 h 22 min
flight ≈ 3 h 12 min

Direction

WSW 236°
initial bearing

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How far is Tianshui from Kolkata?

Tianshui (China) and Kolkata (India) are quite far apart: 2,154 km in a straight line, that is 1,338 miles or 1,163 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tianshui to Kolkata is 3,620 km (2,250 miles), about 43 h 22 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 68% longer than the straight line.

From Tianshui, Kolkata lies to the south-west (initial bearing 236°). The route crosses from China into India. The halfway point is at 28.8488°, 96.5508°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 12 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 Tianshui from Kolkata?

By road it is 3,620 km (2,250 miles) from Tianshui to Kolkata; in a straight line it is 2,154 km (1,338 miles).

How long is the drive from Tianshui to Kolkata?

About 43 h 22 min on the fastest route (3,620 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kolkata from Tianshui?

Kolkata is to the south-west of Tianshui, at an initial bearing of 236°.

How long is the flight from Tianshui to Kolkata?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 12 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.