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Distance from Karachi to Alexandria

Straight line

3,697 km
2,297 mi · 1,996 NM

By road

4,774 km
2,966 mi

Travel time

59 h 30 min
flight ≈ 5 h 7 min

Direction

WNW 290°
initial bearing

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How far is Karachi from Alexandria?

Karachi (Pakistan) and Alexandria (Egypt) are very far apart: 3,697 km in a straight line, that is 2,297 miles or 1,996 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Karachi to Alexandria is 4,774 km (2,966 miles), about 59 h 30 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 29% longer than the straight line.

From Karachi, Alexandria lies to the west (initial bearing 290°). The route crosses from Pakistan into Egypt. The halfway point is at 29.3164°, 49.0300°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 7 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 Karachi from Alexandria?

By road it is 4,774 km (2,966 miles) from Karachi to Alexandria; in a straight line it is 3,697 km (2,297 miles).

How long is the drive from Karachi to Alexandria?

About 59 h 30 min on the fastest route (4,774 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Alexandria from Karachi?

Alexandria is to the west of Karachi, at an initial bearing of 290°.

How long is the flight from Karachi to Alexandria?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 7 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.