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Distance from Ürümqi to Kolkata

Straight line

2,357 km
1,464 mi · 1,272 NM

By road

3,785 km
2,352 mi

Travel time

45 h 42 min
flight ≈ 3 h 27 min

Direction

S 178°
initial bearing

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How far is Ürümqi from Kolkata?

Ürümqi (China) and Kolkata (India) are quite far apart: 2,357 km in a straight line, that is 1,464 miles or 1,272 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Ürümqi to Kolkata is 3,785 km (2,352 miles), about 45 h 42 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 61% longer than the straight line.

From Ürümqi, Kolkata lies to the south (initial bearing 178°). The route crosses from China into India. The halfway point is at 33.1824°, 88.0285°.

A direct flight would take about 3 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 Ürümqi from Kolkata?

By road it is 3,785 km (2,352 miles) from Ürümqi to Kolkata; in a straight line it is 2,357 km (1,464 miles).

How long is the drive from Ürümqi to Kolkata?

About 45 h 42 min on the fastest route (3,785 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kolkata from Ürümqi?

Kolkata is to the south of Ürümqi, at an initial bearing of 178°.

How long is the flight from Ürümqi to Kolkata?

A direct flight would take about 3 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.