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Distance from Glasgow to Karachi

Straight line

6,596 km
4,099 mi · 3,562 NM

By road

8,548 km
5,312 mi

Travel time

96 h 45 min
flight ≈ 8 h 45 min

Direction

E 90°
initial bearing

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How far is Glasgow from Karachi?

Glasgow (United Kingdom) and Karachi (Pakistan) are very far apart: 6,596 km in a straight line, that is 4,099 miles or 3,562 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Glasgow to Karachi is 8,548 km (5,312 miles), about 96 h 45 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 30% longer than the straight line.

From Glasgow, Karachi lies to the east (initial bearing 90°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into Pakistan. The halfway point is at 45.8786°, 40.9682°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 45 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 Glasgow from Karachi?

By road it is 8,548 km (5,312 miles) from Glasgow to Karachi; in a straight line it is 6,596 km (4,099 miles).

How long is the drive from Glasgow to Karachi?

About 96 h 45 min on the fastest route (8,548 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Karachi from Glasgow?

Karachi is to the east of Glasgow, at an initial bearing of 90°.

How long is the flight from Glasgow to Karachi?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 45 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.