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Distance from Essen to Karachi

Straight line

5,823 km
3,618 mi · 3,144 NM

By road

7,391 km
4,593 mi

Travel time

83 h 48 min
flight ≈ 7 h 47 min

Direction

E 97°
initial bearing

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How far is Essen from Karachi?

Essen (Germany) and Karachi (Pakistan) are very far apart: 5,823 km in a straight line, that is 3,618 miles or 3,144 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Essen to Karachi is 7,391 km (4,593 miles), about 83 h 48 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Essen, Karachi lies to the east (initial bearing 97°). The route crosses from Germany into Pakistan. The halfway point is at 42.0547°, 43.1311°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 47 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 Essen from Karachi?

By road it is 7,391 km (4,593 miles) from Essen to Karachi; in a straight line it is 5,823 km (3,618 miles).

How long is the drive from Essen to Karachi?

About 83 h 48 min on the fastest route (7,391 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Karachi from Essen?

Karachi is to the east of Essen, at an initial bearing of 97°.

How long is the flight from Essen to Karachi?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 47 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.