Distance from LHR to Kolkata
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Extended route information
The flight distance between airports London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Kolkata (CCU) is 7,997.03 km. This corresponds to an approximate flight time of 9h 54min. Similar flight routes: LHR → DAC , LHR → KTM , LHR → MDL , LHR → RGN , LGW → CCU
Bearing: 112.64° (ESE)The initial bearing on the course from LHR to Kolkata is 112.64° and the compass direction is ESE.
Midpoint: 46.04429,54.7298The geographic midpoint between LHR and Kolkata is in 3,992.79 km distance between both points in a bearing of 112.64°. It is located in Kazakhstan, Mangystau Region, Beyneu (Казахстан, Мангистауская область, Бейнеуский район).
Distance: 7,985.57 kmThe shortest distance (air line) between LHR and Kolkata is 7,985.57 km.
Driving route: -- ( - )The shortest route between LHR and Kolkata is according to the route planner. The driving time is approx. . Half of the trip is reached in .
Time difference: 4.5hThe time difference between LHR (Europe/London) and Kolkata (Asia/Kolkata) is 4.5 hours. This means that it is now 08:24 (08.06.2024) in LHR and 12:54 (08.06.2024) in Kolkata.
How is the distance calculated?
To calculate the distance between LHR and Kolkata, the place names are converted into coordinates (latitude and longitude). The respective geographic centre is used for cities, regions and countries. To calculate the distance the Haversine formula is applied.