Current Date And Time In Kolkata, India
Friday, 31 July 2026
11:04:17 IST
State: West Bengal
Currency: Indian Rupee (INR)
Timezone: UTC +05:30 (IST)
Population: 4,631,392
District: Kolkata
Explore the interactive satellite map of Kolkata, a city in West Bengal, India, located in Asia. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Kolkata — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Kolkata.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Asia • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for India operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 22.5626° N | 88.363° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 22.5626 | 88.363 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 22° 33' 45" N | 88° 21' 47" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 22° 33.7578' N | 88° 21.7824' E |
| City | Kolkata |
| State | West Bengal |
| Country | India |
| Continent | Asia |
| District | Kolkata |
| Time Zone | +05:30 |
| Population | 4,631,392 |
| Area (km²) | 206.08 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 79.57 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 22,473.76 /km² |
| Elevation | 11 m / 36 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 22.5626, 88.363 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Kolkata to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around West Bengal.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bara Bazar | West Bengal | W | 1 km | 1 mi | ~1m | 🗺 View |
| Howrah | West Bengal | W | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Bidhannagar | West Bengal | NE | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| 24 Parganas (n) | West Bengal | NE | 7 km | 5 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Chakapara | West Bengal | N | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| Garui | West Bengal | NE | 9 km | 5 mi | ~9m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in West Bengal, the home state of Kolkata, along with each city's aerial distance from Kolkata, West Bengal's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howrah | 22.5769° N | 88.3186° E | 8 m | 5 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Durgapur | 23.5158° N | 87.308° E | 100 m | 151 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Siliguri | 26.71° N | 88.4285° E | 124 m | 461 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Asansol | 23.6833° N | 86.9833° E | 119 m | 188 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bhatpara | 22.8664° N | 88.4011° E | 14 m | 34 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Maheshtala | 22.5086° N | 88.2532° E | 9 m | 13 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Shyamnagar | 22.8333° N | 88.3667° E | 8 m | 30 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Rajpur Sonarpur | 22.4382° N | 88.4321° E | 9 m | 16 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Panihati | 22.6909° N | 88.374° E | 11 m | 14 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kamarhati | 22.6711° N | 88.3747° E | 8 m | 12 km | 🗺 View Map |
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport IATA: CCU 13 km (8 mi) from Kolkata |
The exact GPS location of Kolkata gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside West Bengal. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare West Bengal state-level map data
Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Kolkata are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Kolkata lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full India map
Kolkata sits within West Bengal, India, in the Asia region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Kolkata for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across West Bengal. › Browse every city in West Bengal
Coordinates for Kolkata in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in India. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Kolkata are latitude 22.5626° and longitude 88.363°. In directional format: 22.5626° N, 88.363° E. These coordinates mark the center of Kolkata in West Bengal and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Kolkata is a city in West Bengal, India, on the continent of Asia. It falls within Kolkata. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Kolkata sits at: Latitude 22° 33' 45" N and Longitude 88° 21' 47" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Kolkata has a population of approximately 4,631,392 people. This is roughly 5.074% of West Bengal's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in West Bengal.
The interactive satellite map of Kolkata is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 22.5626, 88.363 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Kolkata in West Bengal. For broader context, explore the West Bengal state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Kolkata is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), roughly 13 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Kolkata sits at an elevation of approximately 11 meters (36 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for West Bengal.
The closest cities to Kolkata include Bara Bazar, Howrah, Bidhannagar. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Kolkata, sunrise is at 05:06 AM and sunset is at 06:19 PM, giving a day length of 13h 13m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Kolkata's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Kolkata is approximately 2,512 km (1,561 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 9,084 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Kolkata — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to San Juan Bautista, Chile, roughly 1,756 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named city.
Kolkata is approximately 1,304 km (810 mi) NW of New Delhi, the national capital of India, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
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