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Distance from Dakar to Karachi

Straight line

8,792 km
5,463 mi · 4,748 NM

By road

9,136 km
5,677 mi

Travel time

102 h 58 min
flight ≈ 11 h 29 min

Direction

ENE 67°
initial bearing

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How far is Dakar from Karachi?

Dakar (Senegal) and Karachi (Pakistan) are very far apart: 8,792 km in a straight line, that is 5,463 miles or 4,748 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Dakar to Karachi is 9,136 km (5,677 miles), about 102 h 58 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 4% longer than the straight line.

From Dakar, Karachi lies to the north-east (initial bearing 67°). The route crosses from Senegal into Pakistan. The halfway point is at 25.8914°, 23.1202°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 29 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 Dakar from Karachi?

By road it is 9,136 km (5,677 miles) from Dakar to Karachi; in a straight line it is 8,792 km (5,463 miles).

How long is the drive from Dakar to Karachi?

About 102 h 58 min on the fastest route (9,136 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Karachi from Dakar?

Karachi is to the north-east of Dakar, at an initial bearing of 67°.

How long is the flight from Dakar to Karachi?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 29 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.