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Kolkata, India → São Paulo, Brazil
Distance Result
9,587 miles
15,429 km | 8,331 nautical miles
Straight-line (great circle) distance
The distance from Kolkata to São Paulo is about 15,429 km (9,587 miles) as the crow flies, or 8,331 nautical miles.
This is the great-circle distance — the shortest path over the surface of the Earth, computed with the haversine formula from the coordinates of both cities. Road or rail distance is always longer, and the gap widens with every mountain range or coastline in between.
Putting the number to use
- At a cruising speed near 800 km/h the airborne time is about 19.3 hours; add 30-45 minutes for taxi, climb and descent.
- Time zone difference changes the arrival time on your ticket far more than the flying time does.
- For shipping, use road or sea distance instead — great-circle figures understate real routes.
Driving
≈ 7d 3h
Estimated at 90 km/h average. Actual road distance is typically 15-30% longer than the straight line.
Flying
≈ 18h 54min
Estimated at 850 km/h cruising speed plus takeoff and landing time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The straight-line (great circle) distance between Kolkata and São Paulo is 9,587 miles (15,429 kilometers).
A direct flight from Kolkata to São Paulo takes approximately 18h 54min, based on an average cruising speed of 850 km/h plus takeoff and landing time.
Driving from Kolkata to São Paulo takes approximately 7d 3h, assuming an average speed of 90 km/h. Actual time depends on the route and traffic.