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Distance from Karachi to Dubai

Straight line

1,181 km
734 mi · 638 NM

By road

1,666 km
1,035 mi

Travel time

22 h 43 min
flight ≈ 1 h 59 min

Direction

W 274°
initial bearing

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How far is Karachi from Dubai?

Karachi (Pakistan) and Dubai (United Arab Emirates) are quite far apart: 1,181 km in a straight line, that is 734 miles or 638 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Karachi to Dubai is 1,666 km (1,035 miles), about 22 h 43 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 41% longer than the straight line.

From Karachi, Dubai lies to the west (initial bearing 274°). The route crosses from Pakistan into United Arab Emirates. The halfway point is at 25.0837°, 61.1650°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 59 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 Dubai?

By road it is 1,666 km (1,035 miles) from Karachi to Dubai; in a straight line it is 1,181 km (734 miles).

How long is the drive from Karachi to Dubai?

About 22 h 43 min on the fastest route (1,666 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Dubai from Karachi?

Dubai is to the west of Karachi, at an initial bearing of 274°.

How long is the flight from Karachi to Dubai?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 59 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.