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Distance from Karachi to Kabul

Straight line

1,092 km
678 mi · 589 NM

By road

1,391 km
864 mi

Travel time

18 h 34 min
flight ≈ 1 h 52 min

Direction

N 10°
initial bearing

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How far is Karachi from Kabul?

Karachi (Pakistan) and Kabul (Afghanistan) are quite far apart: 1,092 km in a straight line, that is 678 miles or 589 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Karachi to Kabul is 1,391 km (864 miles), about 18 h 34 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Karachi, Kabul lies to the north (initial bearing 10°). The route crosses from Pakistan into Afghanistan. The halfway point is at 29.6988°, 68.0392°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 52 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 Kabul?

By road it is 1,391 km (864 miles) from Karachi to Kabul; in a straight line it is 1,092 km (678 miles).

How long is the drive from Karachi to Kabul?

About 18 h 34 min on the fastest route (1,391 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kabul from Karachi?

Kabul is to the north of Karachi, at an initial bearing of 10°.

How long is the flight from Karachi to Kabul?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 52 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.