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Distance from Wolverhampton to Kolkata

Straight line

8,079 km
5,020 mi · 4,362 NM

By road

10,453 km
6,495 mi

Travel time

120 h 30 min
flight ≈ 10 h 36 min

Direction

ENE 75°
initial bearing

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How far is Wolverhampton from Kolkata?

Wolverhampton (United Kingdom) and Kolkata (India) are very far apart: 8,079 km in a straight line, that is 5,020 miles or 4,362 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Wolverhampton to Kolkata is 10,453 km (6,495 miles), about 120 h 30 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 29% longer than the straight line.

From Wolverhampton, Kolkata lies to the east (initial bearing 75°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into India. The halfway point is at 46.9315°, 54.8743°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 36 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 Wolverhampton from Kolkata?

By road it is 10,453 km (6,495 miles) from Wolverhampton to Kolkata; in a straight line it is 8,079 km (5,020 miles).

How long is the drive from Wolverhampton to Kolkata?

About 120 h 30 min on the fastest route (10,453 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kolkata from Wolverhampton?

Kolkata is to the east of Wolverhampton, at an initial bearing of 75°.

How long is the flight from Wolverhampton to Kolkata?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 36 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.