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Distance from Karachi to Lahore

Straight line

1,034 km
642 mi · 558 NM

By road

1,217 km
756 mi

Travel time

13 h 54 min
flight ≈ 1 h 48 min

Direction

NE 42°
initial bearing

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How far is Karachi from Lahore?

Karachi (Pakistan) and Lahore (Pakistan) are quite far apart: 1,034 km in a straight line, that is 642 miles or 558 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Karachi to Lahore is 1,217 km (756 miles), about 13 h 54 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 18% longer than the straight line.

From Karachi, Lahore lies to the north-east (initial bearing 42°). Both cities are in Pakistan. The halfway point is at 28.2584°, 70.5652°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 48 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 Lahore?

By road it is 1,217 km (756 miles) from Karachi to Lahore; in a straight line it is 1,034 km (642 miles).

How long is the drive from Karachi to Lahore?

About 13 h 54 min on the fastest route (1,217 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lahore from Karachi?

Lahore is to the north-east of Karachi, at an initial bearing of 42°.

How long is the flight from Karachi to Lahore?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 48 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.