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Distance from Kampala to Karachi

Straight line

4,594 km
2,854 mi · 2,480 NM

By road

3,814 km
2,370 mi

Travel time

51 h 56 min
flight ≈ 6 h 15 min

Direction

NE 51°
initial bearing

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How far is Kampala from Karachi?

Kampala (Uganda) and Karachi (Pakistan) are very far apart: 4,594 km in a straight line, that is 2,854 miles or 2,480 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kampala to Karachi is 3,814 km (2,370 miles), about 51 h 56 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Kampala, Karachi lies to the north-east (initial bearing 51°). The route crosses from Uganda into Pakistan. The halfway point is at 13.1573°, 48.9340°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 15 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 Kampala from Karachi?

By road it is 3,814 km (2,370 miles) from Kampala to Karachi; in a straight line it is 4,594 km (2,854 miles).

How long is the drive from Kampala to Karachi?

About 51 h 56 min on the fastest route (3,814 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Karachi from Kampala?

Karachi is to the north-east of Kampala, at an initial bearing of 51°.

How long is the flight from Kampala to Karachi?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 15 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.