Kolkata, India — Complete distance hub with flight times, driving distances & travel planning data
By SnapDistance Team · Updated April 7, 2026
From Kolkata, the closest major city is Hyderabad at just 1,182 km (1h 59min by air). The farthest destination is Mumbai at 1,655 km. On average, the 4 destinations listed here are 1,378 km from Kolkata.
Kolkata is one of the largest cities in India, with a population of approximately 14,850,000. Located in the East India region of Asia, Kolkata serves as a global hub for business, tourism, and international connections.
Kolkata connects to 4 destinations within Asia and 0 intercontinental routes spanning 1 continents. Whether you're planning a weekend trip, a business journey, or a long-haul adventure, this page covers every route from Kolkata with exact distances, flight times, and driving estimates.
Understanding route categories from Kolkata helps with travel planning:
| Category | Distance | Routes | Best Transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟢 Short-haul | Under 1,500 km | 3 routes | Car or flight |
| 🟡 Medium-haul | 1,500–5,000 km | 1 routes | Flight (3–7 hours) |
| 🔴 Long-haul | Over 5,000 km | 0 routes | Flight (7+ hours) |
For short distances under 500 km, driving or bus travel from Kolkata is often the most convenient option. For anything over 1,000 km, flying is almost always the best choice.
All distances shown are straight-line (great-circle) distances. Actual road distances are typically 20–40% longer. Flight times assume 800 km/h cruising speed with 30 minutes for takeoff and landing. For the most accurate door-to-door estimates, add 2–3 hours for airport procedures on each end.
Most routes from Kolkata are within a few timezones, so jet lag is rarely a concern.
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The closest major city to Kolkata is Hyderabad, India at 1,182 km (734 miles). Flight time: approximately 1h 59min.
The farthest city from Kolkata in our database is Mumbai at 1,655 km (1,028 miles).
We cover 4 destinations from Kolkata, spanning 1 continents.
The average distance from Kolkata to all listed destinations is approximately 1,378 km (856 miles).
From Kolkata: 3 short-haul routes (under 1,500 km), 1 medium-haul (1,500–5,000 km), and 0 long-haul routes (over 5,000 km).
📍 Data: Coordinates from OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances calculated using the Haversine formula. Travel times are estimates only. Last verified: April 7, 2026.