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Distance from Karachi to Maiduguri

Straight line

5,833 km
3,625 mi · 3,150 NM

By road

8,297 km
5,155 mi

Travel time

136 h 57 min
flight ≈ 7 h 47 min

Direction

W 266°
initial bearing

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How far is Karachi from Maiduguri?

Karachi (Pakistan) and Maiduguri (Nigeria) are very far apart: 5,833 km in a straight line, that is 3,625 miles or 3,150 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Karachi to Maiduguri is 8,297 km (5,155 miles), about 136 h 57 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 42% longer than the straight line.

From Karachi, Maiduguri lies to the west (initial bearing 266°). The route crosses from Pakistan into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 20.4069°, 38.9827°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 47 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 Maiduguri?

By road it is 8,297 km (5,155 miles) from Karachi to Maiduguri; in a straight line it is 5,833 km (3,625 miles).

How long is the drive from Karachi to Maiduguri?

About 136 h 57 min on the fastest route (8,297 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Maiduguri from Karachi?

Maiduguri is to the west of Karachi, at an initial bearing of 266°.

How long is the flight from Karachi to Maiduguri?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 47 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.