Driving from Kolkata to Kāraikkudi
Kāraikkudi lies 1,725 km (1,072 mi) south-west of Kolkata, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 26 h 18 min without stops, over roughly 2,104 km (1,307 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Kolkata | Kāraikkudi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 4.6 million | 181,851 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 85 m (279 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
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Staying in Kāraikkudi
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Common questions
How far is Kāraikkudi from Kolkata?
1,725 km (1,072 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Kolkata; by road roughly 2,104 km (1,307 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kolkata to Kāraikkudi by car?
About 26 h 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kolkata and Kāraikkudi?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.