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Distance from Karachi to Lusaka

Straight line

6,125 km
3,806 mi · 3,307 NM

By road

3,040 km
1,889 mi

Travel time

46 h 38 min
flight ≈ 8 h 9 min

Direction

SW 227°
initial bearing

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How far is Karachi from Lusaka?

Karachi (Pakistan) and Lusaka (Zambia) are very far apart: 6,125 km in a straight line, that is 3,806 miles or 3,307 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Karachi to Lusaka is 3,040 km (1,889 miles), about 46 h 38 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Karachi, Lusaka lies to the south-west (initial bearing 227°). The route crosses from Pakistan into Zambia. The halfway point is at 5.0087°, 47.0384°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 9 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 Lusaka?

By road it is 3,040 km (1,889 miles) from Karachi to Lusaka; in a straight line it is 6,125 km (3,806 miles).

How long is the drive from Karachi to Lusaka?

About 46 h 38 min on the fastest route (3,040 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lusaka from Karachi?

Lusaka is to the south-west of Karachi, at an initial bearing of 227°.

How long is the flight from Karachi to Lusaka?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 9 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.