Delhi to Kolkata: Exactly 1,318 km (819 mi)

Delhi, India → Kolkata, India

1,318
Kilometers
819
Miles
~2h 9min
Flight time (est.)
~1,713 km
Rough road-length estimate

712 nautical miles · Direction: southeast

Quick Answer

The straight-line distance from Delhi to Kolkata is 1,318 km (819 miles). Kolkata lies roughly east-southeast of Delhi; the initial great-circle bearing is 119° (ESE). It is a domestic route within India.

Coordinates & Bearing

Delhi (North India, India) sits at 28.7041°N, 77.1025°E; Kolkata (East India, India) is at 22.5726°N, 88.3639°E. The initial great-circle bearing is 119° (ESE); on a great circle the heading changes along the way.

Travel Options: Delhi to Kolkata

ModeFigureBasis
✈️ Flight ~2h 9min Estimate: 800 km/h + 30 min taxi. Not a schedule; total trip time is longer.
🚗 Road ~1,713 km · ~21h 25min Rough estimate: straight line × 1.3 at 80 km/h. Not live routing.
🚆 Rail No timetable data Same landmass, so rail may exist — check an operator.

Rough road-length estimate for Delhi to Kolkata: about 1,713 km. This is an estimate, not a routed drive — the actual road distance depends on the road network, crossings and the route chosen.

Halfway Point

The geographic halfway point of the great-circle path between Delhi and Kolkata lies at approximately 25.7465°N, 82.8784°E — the position that is an equal 659 km from each city along that path. It is a geometric midpoint, not a halfway point by road.

Time Zone Difference

Delhi and Kolkata both use the Asia/Kolkata time zone, so there is no normal clock difference between them.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Delhi from Kolkata?

The straight-line distance from Delhi to Kolkata is approximately 1,318 km (819 miles, 712 nautical miles).

What direction is Kolkata from Delhi?

Kolkata lies roughly east-southeast of Delhi; the initial great-circle bearing is 119° (ESE).

How long does it take to fly from Delhi to Kolkata?

Estimated flight time is about 2h 9min (great-circle distance at 800 km/h plus 30 min for taxi, take-off and landing). It is not an airline schedule; total airport-to-airport trip time is longer.

Can you drive from Delhi to Kolkata?

Rough road-length estimate for Delhi to Kolkata: about 1,713 km. This is an estimate, not a routed drive — the actual road distance depends on the road network, crossings and the route chosen.

Is there a time difference between Delhi and Kolkata?

Delhi and Kolkata both use the Asia/Kolkata time zone, so there is no normal clock difference between them.

Straight-line distance uses the great-circle (Haversine) method. Flight and road figures, where shown, are estimates rather than schedules or live routing. How SnapDistance calculates distances

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