Chicago to Kolkata Distance
12,841 km · 7,979 miles · 16 h 33 min flight
The distance from Chicago to Kolkata is 12,841 km (7,979 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 16 h 33 min. Kolkata is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of Chicago.
Chicago
Illinois
Kolkata
India
- Kilometres
- 12,841
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 7,979
- 6,934 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 16 h 33 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- +10 hours 30 minutes
- Kolkata vs Chicago
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Chicago | North (4°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Kolkata | North (357°) |
| Halfway point | 79.88° N, 72.34° E |
| Chicago coordinates | 41.85° N, 87.65° W |
| Kolkata coordinates | 22.56° N, 88.36° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Kolkata from Chicago?
12,841 kilometres or 7,979 miles (6,934 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Chicago to Kolkata?
About 16 h 33 min for a non-stop flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Flights with stops take longer.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Kolkata?
Kolkata is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of Chicago right now.
In which direction is Kolkata from Chicago?
Kolkata lies to the north of Chicago (initial bearing 4°).
Distances are calculated on a sphere (radius 6,371 km) from city-centre coordinates (GeoNames, CC BY 4.0). Flight times are estimates; road distances are longer.