EN RO

Distance from Cairo to Karachi

Straight line

3,567 km
2,216 mi · 1,926 NM

By road

4,184 km
2,600 mi

Travel time

54 h 30 min
flight ≈ 4 h 58 min

Direction

E 91°
initial bearing

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How far is Cairo from Karachi?

Cairo (Egypt) and Karachi (Pakistan) are very far apart: 3,567 km in a straight line, that is 2,216 miles or 1,926 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cairo to Karachi is 4,184 km (2,600 miles), about 54 h 30 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 17% longer than the straight line.

From Cairo, Karachi lies to the east (initial bearing 91°). The route crosses from Egypt into Pakistan. The halfway point is at 28.6380°, 49.5664°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 58 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 Cairo from Karachi?

By road it is 4,184 km (2,600 miles) from Cairo to Karachi; in a straight line it is 3,567 km (2,216 miles).

How long is the drive from Cairo to Karachi?

About 54 h 30 min on the fastest route (4,184 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Karachi from Cairo?

Karachi is to the east of Cairo, at an initial bearing of 91°.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Karachi?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 58 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.