Distance between Kolkata and Darjeeling
The distance from Kolkata to Darjeeling is 395 miles by road. Road takes approximately 7 hours and 40 minutes and goes through Bardhaman, English Bazar, Dankuni, Singur, Mangalkot, Dhulian and Farakka Barrage Township.
Shortest distance by air | 309 mi ✈️ |
Car route length | 395.2 mi 🚗 |
Driving time | 7 h 40 min |
Fuel amount | 13.4 gal |
Fuel cost | 51.3 USD |
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22.56775, 88.34760 | 0 mi | 00 min | 0.0 gal | |
11 mi, 13 min
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Dankuni | 11 mi | 13 min | 0.5 gal | |
NH19 11 mi, 12 min
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Singur | 22 mi | 26 min | 0.9 gal | |
NH19 43 mi, 47 min
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Bardhaman | 65 mi | 1 h 13 min | 2.1 gal | |
NH116A 22 mi, 26 min
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Mangalkot | 87 mi | 1 h 40 min | 3.0 gal | |
NH116A 83 mi, 1 h 35 min
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Dhulian | 170 mi | 3 h 15 min | 5.7 gal | |
NH12 13 mi, 15 min
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Farakka Barrage Township | 183 mi | 3 h 30 min | 6.4 gal | |
NH12 14 mi, 17 min
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Sujapur | 197 mi | 3 h 47 min | 6.8 gal | |
NH12 13 mi, 15 min
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English Bazar | 210 mi | 4 h 03 min | 7.1 gal | |
NH12 40 mi, 44 min
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Raiganj | 250 mi | 4 h 48 min | 8.7 gal | |
NH12 NH27 147 mi, 2 h 52 min
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Darjeeling | 397 mi | 7 h 40 min | 13.6 gal |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to drive from Kolkata to Darjeeling?
Fuel cost: 51.3 USD
This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 395.2 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.40 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.82 USD / gal)
You can adjust fuel consumption and fuel price here.
How long is a car ride from Kolkata to Darjeeling?
Driving time: 7 h 40 min
This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.
- 155 mi with a maximum speed 56 mph = 2 h 45 min
- 240 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 4 h 49 min
- 1 mi with a maximum speed 31 mph = 1 min
- 1 mi with a maximum speed 25 mph = 3 min
The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.
How far is Kolkata to Darjeeling by land?
The distance between Kolkata and Darjeeling is 395.2 mi by road.
Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Kolkata and Darjeeling respectively.
How far is Kolkata to Darjeeling by plane?
The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Kolkata and Darjeeling is 308.8 mi.
This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Kolkata and Darjeeling respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.
How many hours is Kolkata from Darjeeling by plane?
Boeing 737 airliner needs 37 min to cover the distance of 309 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.
Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 2 h 15 min to flight this distance at average speed of 136 mph.
This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.
How long is a helicopter ride from Kolkata to Darjeeling?
Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 2 h 4 min to cover the distance of 309 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.
Popular "Robinson R44" needs 2 h 22 min to flight this distance at average speed of 130 mph.
This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.
What city is halfway between Kolkata and Darjeeling?
The halfway point between Kolkata and Darjeeling is Sujapur. It is located about 1 mi from the exact midpoint by road.
The distance from Sujapur to Kolkata is 197 mi and driving will take about 3 h 47 min. The road between Sujapur and Darjeeling has length 198 mi and will take approximately 3 h 52 min.
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Where is Kolkata in relation to Darjeeling?
Kolkata is located 309 mi south of Darjeeling.
Kolkata has geographic coordinates: latitude 22.56775, longitude 88.3476.
Darjeeling has geographic coordinates: latitude 27.03837, longitude 88.26175.
Which highway goes from Kolkata to Darjeeling?
The route from Kolkata to Darjeeling follows NH12, NH116A, NH27.
Other minor sections pass along the road:
- NH19: 53 mi
- NH110: 19 mi
- SH12: 7 mi
- NH16: 2 mi
- NH14: 2 mi