Which one of the following sea routes is the shortest from point to

Which one of the following sea routes is the shortest from point to point?

Kolkata to Yangoon
Kolkata to Chennai
Chennai to Port Blair
Mumbai to Colombo
This question was previously asked in
UPSC NDA-2 – 2015
Comparing the approximate distances of the given sea routes, the route from Kolkata to Yangon (Myanmar) is the shortest.
Approximate sea distances are:
– Kolkata to Yangon: ~630 nautical miles
– Kolkata to Chennai: ~740 nautical miles (via the coastal route)
– Chennai to Port Blair: ~760 nautical miles
– Mumbai to Colombo: ~840 nautical miles
Based on these distances, Kolkata to Yangon is the shortest among the given options.
Sea routes are typically measured in nautical miles. These distances can vary slightly based on the exact path taken, but the relative shortness is generally consistent.