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Distance from Tokyo to Kolkata

Straight line

5,142 km
3,195 mi · 2,776 NM

By road

6,023 km
3,742 mi

Travel time

82 h 41 min
flight ≈ 6 h 56 min

Direction

W 268°
initial bearing

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How far is Tokyo from Kolkata?

Tokyo (Japan) and Kolkata (India) are very far apart: 5,142 km in a straight line, that is 3,195 miles or 2,776 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tokyo to Kolkata is 6,023 km (3,742 miles), about 82 h 41 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 17% longer than the straight line.

From Tokyo, Kolkata lies to the west (initial bearing 268°). The route crosses from Japan into India. The halfway point is at 31.7111°, 112.2630°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 56 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 Tokyo from Kolkata?

By road it is 6,023 km (3,742 miles) from Tokyo to Kolkata; in a straight line it is 5,142 km (3,195 miles).

How long is the drive from Tokyo to Kolkata?

About 82 h 41 min on the fastest route (6,023 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kolkata from Tokyo?

Kolkata is to the west of Tokyo, at an initial bearing of 268°.

How long is the flight from Tokyo to Kolkata?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 56 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.