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Distance from Wuhan to Kolkata

Straight line

2,722 km
1,691 mi · 1,470 NM

By road

4,062 km
2,524 mi

Travel time

48 h 57 min
flight ≈ 3 h 54 min

Direction

WSW 257°
initial bearing

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How far is Wuhan from Kolkata?

Wuhan (China) and Kolkata (India) are very far apart: 2,722 km in a straight line, that is 1,691 miles or 1,470 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Wuhan to Kolkata is 4,062 km (2,524 miles), about 48 h 57 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 49% longer than the straight line.

From Wuhan, Kolkata lies to the west (initial bearing 257°). The route crosses from China into India. The halfway point is at 27.1675°, 100.8528°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 54 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 Wuhan from Kolkata?

By road it is 4,062 km (2,524 miles) from Wuhan to Kolkata; in a straight line it is 2,722 km (1,691 miles).

How long is the drive from Wuhan to Kolkata?

About 48 h 57 min on the fastest route (4,062 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kolkata from Wuhan?

Kolkata is to the west of Wuhan, at an initial bearing of 257°.

How long is the flight from Wuhan to Kolkata?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 54 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.