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Distance from Edinburgh to Karachi

Straight line

6,530 km
4,058 mi · 3,526 NM

By road

8,546 km
5,310 mi

Travel time

96 h 55 min
flight ≈ 8 h 40 min

Direction

E 91°
initial bearing

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How far is Edinburgh from Karachi?

Edinburgh (United Kingdom) and Karachi (Pakistan) are very far apart: 6,530 km in a straight line, that is 4,058 miles or 3,526 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Edinburgh to Karachi is 8,546 km (5,310 miles), about 96 h 55 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 31% longer than the straight line.

From Edinburgh, Karachi lies to the east (initial bearing 91°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into Pakistan. The halfway point is at 45.7462°, 41.3573°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 40 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 Edinburgh from Karachi?

By road it is 8,546 km (5,310 miles) from Edinburgh to Karachi; in a straight line it is 6,530 km (4,058 miles).

How long is the drive from Edinburgh to Karachi?

About 96 h 55 min on the fastest route (8,546 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Karachi from Edinburgh?

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

How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Karachi?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 40 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.