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Distance from Chennai to Karachi

Straight line

1,908 km
1,186 mi · 1,030 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 2 h 53 min

Direction

NW 315°
initial bearing

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How far is Chennai from Karachi?

Chennai (India) and Karachi (Pakistan) are quite far apart: 1,908 km in a straight line, that is 1,186 miles or 1,030 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Chennai, Karachi lies to the north-west (initial bearing 315°). The route crosses from India into Pakistan. The halfway point is at 19.0928°, 73.8807°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 53 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 Chennai from Karachi?

The straight-line distance between Chennai and Karachi is 1,908 km (1,186 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Karachi from Chennai?

Karachi is to the north-west of Chennai, at an initial bearing of 315°.

How long is the flight from Chennai to Karachi?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 53 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.