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Distance from Xiamen to Kolkata

Straight line

3,037 km
1,887 mi · 1,640 NM

By road

4,387 km
2,726 mi

Travel time

53 h 7 min
flight ≈ 4 h 18 min

Direction

W 272°
initial bearing

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How far is Xiamen from Kolkata?

Xiamen (China) and Kolkata (India) are very far apart: 3,037 km in a straight line, that is 1,887 miles or 1,640 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Xiamen to Kolkata is 4,387 km (2,726 miles), about 53 h 7 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 44% longer than the straight line.

From Xiamen, Kolkata lies to the west (initial bearing 272°). The route crosses from China into India. The halfway point is at 24.2426°, 103.1117°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 18 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 Xiamen from Kolkata?

By road it is 4,387 km (2,726 miles) from Xiamen to Kolkata; in a straight line it is 3,037 km (1,887 miles).

How long is the drive from Xiamen to Kolkata?

About 53 h 7 min on the fastest route (4,387 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kolkata from Xiamen?

Kolkata is to the west of Xiamen, at an initial bearing of 272°.

How long is the flight from Xiamen to Kolkata?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 18 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.