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Distance from Addis Ababa to Karachi

Straight line

3,471 km
2,157 mi · 1,874 NM

By road

3,039 km
1,888 mi

Travel time

49 h 57 min
flight ≈ 4 h 50 min

Direction

NE 56°
initial bearing

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How far is Addis Ababa from Karachi?

Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) and Karachi (Pakistan) are very far apart: 3,471 km in a straight line, that is 2,157 miles or 1,874 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Addis Ababa to Karachi is 3,039 km (1,888 miles), about 49 h 57 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Addis Ababa, Karachi lies to the north-east (initial bearing 56°). The route crosses from Ethiopia into Pakistan. The halfway point is at 17.4391°, 52.2675°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 50 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Addis Ababa from Karachi?

By road it is 3,039 km (1,888 miles) from Addis Ababa to Karachi; in a straight line it is 3,471 km (2,157 miles).

How long is the drive from Addis Ababa to Karachi?

About 49 h 57 min on the fastest route (3,039 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Karachi from Addis Ababa?

Karachi is to the north-east of Addis Ababa, at an initial bearing of 56°.

How long is the flight from Addis Ababa to Karachi?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 50 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.