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Distance from Karachi to Chicago

Straight line

12,174 km
7,564 mi · 6,573 NM

By road

9,043 km
5,619 mi

Travel time

101 h 35 min
flight ≈ 15 h 43 min

Direction

NNW 340°
initial bearing

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How far is Karachi from Chicago?

Karachi (Pakistan) and Chicago (United States) are very far apart: 12,174 km in a straight line, that is 7,564 miles or 6,573 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Karachi to Chicago is 9,043 km (5,619 miles), about 101 h 35 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Karachi, Chicago lies to the north (initial bearing 340°). The route crosses from Pakistan into United States. The halfway point is at 70.0153°, 13.3015°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 43 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 Chicago?

By road it is 9,043 km (5,619 miles) from Karachi to Chicago; in a straight line it is 12,174 km (7,564 miles).

How long is the drive from Karachi to Chicago?

About 101 h 35 min on the fastest route (9,043 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chicago from Karachi?

Chicago is to the north of Karachi, at an initial bearing of 340°.

How long is the flight from Karachi to Chicago?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 43 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.