London to Kolkata Distance
7,963 km · 4,948 miles · 10 h 27 min flight
The distance from London to Kolkata is 7,963 km (4,948 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 10 h 27 min. Kolkata is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of London.
London
United Kingdom
Kolkata
India
- Kilometres
- 7,963
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 4,948
- 4,300 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 10 h 27 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- +4 hours 30 minutes
- Kolkata vs London
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from London | East-northeast (77°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Kolkata | Northwest (319°) |
| Halfway point | 45.98° N, 54.86° E |
| London coordinates | 51.51° N, 0.13° W |
| Kolkata coordinates | 22.56° N, 88.36° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Kolkata from London?
7,963 kilometres or 4,948 miles (4,300 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from London to Kolkata?
About 10 h 27 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 London and Kolkata?
Kolkata is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of London right now.
In which direction is Kolkata from London?
Kolkata lies to the east-northeast of London (initial bearing 77°).
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.