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Distance from Houston to Karachi

Straight line

13,676 km
8,498 mi · 7,384 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 17 h 36 min

Direction

NNE 19°
initial bearing

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How far is Houston from Karachi?

Houston (United States) and Karachi (Pakistan) are very far apart: 13,676 km in a straight line, that is 8,498 miles or 7,384 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Houston, Karachi lies to the north (initial bearing 19°). The route crosses from United States into Pakistan. The halfway point is at 73.3169°, -6.0618°.

A direct flight would take about 17 h 36 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 Houston from Karachi?

The straight-line distance between Houston and Karachi is 13,676 km (8,498 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Karachi from Houston?

Karachi is to the north of Houston, at an initial bearing of 19°.

How long is the flight from Houston to Karachi?

A direct flight would take about 17 h 36 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.