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How far is Gilgit from Kolkata?

The distance between Kolkata (Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport) and Gilgit (Gilgit Airport) is 1246 miles / 2006 kilometers / 1083 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kolkata (CCU) to Gilgit (GIL) is 2545 miles / 4096 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 40 minutes.

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport – Gilgit Airport

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1246
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2006
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1083
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 51 min
CO2 emission
163 kg

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Distance from Kolkata to Gilgit

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kolkata to Gilgit. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1246.392 miles
  • 2005.874 kilometers
  • 1083.085 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 1247.416 miles
  • 2007.521 kilometers
  • 1083.974 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

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

The estimated flight time from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Gilgit Airport is 2 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) and Gilgit Airport (GIL)

On average, flying from Kolkata to Gilgit generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 360 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kolkata to Gilgit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) and Gilgit Airport (GIL).

Airport information

Origin Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
City: Kolkata
Country: India Flag of India
IATA Code: CCU
ICAO Code: VECC
Coordinates: 22°39′16″N, 88°26′48″E
Destination Gilgit Airport
City: Gilgit
Country: Pakistan Flag of Pakistan
IATA Code: GIL
ICAO Code: OPGT
Coordinates: 35°55′7″N, 74°20′0″E