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Distance from Dhaka to Karachi

Straight line

2,376 km
1,476 mi · 1,283 NM

By road

3,382 km
2,101 mi

Travel time

39 h 38 min
flight ≈ 3 h 28 min

Direction

W 278°
initial bearing

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How far is Dhaka from Karachi?

Dhaka (Bangladesh) and Karachi (Pakistan) are quite far apart: 2,376 km in a straight line, that is 1,476 miles or 1,283 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Dhaka to Karachi is 3,382 km (2,101 miles), about 39 h 38 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 42% longer than the straight line.

From Dhaka, Karachi lies to the west (initial bearing 278°). The route crosses from Bangladesh into Pakistan. The halfway point is at 24.7396°, 78.7627°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 28 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 Dhaka from Karachi?

By road it is 3,382 km (2,101 miles) from Dhaka to Karachi; in a straight line it is 2,376 km (1,476 miles).

How long is the drive from Dhaka to Karachi?

About 39 h 38 min on the fastest route (3,382 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Karachi from Dhaka?

Karachi is to the west of Dhaka, at an initial bearing of 278°.

How long is the flight from Dhaka to Karachi?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 28 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.