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Distance from Karachi to Kampala

Straight line

4,594 km
2,854 mi · 2,480 NM

By road

3,844 km
2,389 mi

Travel time

52 h 17 min
flight ≈ 6 h 15 min

Direction

WSW 239°
initial bearing

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How far is Karachi from Kampala?

Karachi (Pakistan) and Kampala (Uganda) 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, Karachi to Kampala is 3,844 km (2,389 miles), about 52 h 17 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Karachi, Kampala lies to the south-west (initial bearing 239°). The route crosses from Pakistan into Uganda. 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 Karachi from Kampala?

By road it is 3,844 km (2,389 miles) from Karachi to Kampala; in a straight line it is 4,594 km (2,854 miles).

How long is the drive from Karachi to Kampala?

About 52 h 17 min on the fastest route (3,844 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kampala from Karachi?

Kampala is to the south-west of Karachi, at an initial bearing of 239°.

How long is the flight from Karachi to Kampala?

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.