Johannesburg to Kolkata Distance
8,458 km · 5,255 miles · 11 h 4 min flight
The distance from Johannesburg to Kolkata is 8,458 km (5,255 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 11 h 4 min. Kolkata is 3 hours 30 minutes ahead of Johannesburg.
Johannesburg
South Africa
Kolkata
India
- Kilometres
- 8,458
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 5,255
- 4,567 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 11 h 4 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- +3 hours 30 minutes
- Kolkata vs Johannesburg
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Johannesburg | Northeast (56°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Kolkata | Southwest (233°) |
| Halfway point | 2.10° S, 58.68° E |
| Johannesburg coordinates | 26.20° S, 28.04° E |
| Kolkata coordinates | 22.56° N, 88.36° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Kolkata from Johannesburg?
8,458 kilometres or 5,255 miles (4,567 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Kolkata?
About 11 h 4 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 Johannesburg and Kolkata?
Kolkata is 3 hours 30 minutes ahead of Johannesburg right now.
In which direction is Kolkata from Johannesburg?
Kolkata lies to the northeast of Johannesburg (initial bearing 56°).
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.