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Distance from Karachi to Medan

Straight line

4,128 km
2,565 mi · 2,229 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 5 h 40 min

Direction

ESE 120°
initial bearing

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How far is Karachi from Medan?

Karachi (Pakistan) and Medan (Indonesia) are very far apart: 4,128 km in a straight line, that is 2,565 miles or 2,229 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Karachi and Medan, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Karachi, Medan lies to the south-east (initial bearing 120°). The route crosses from Pakistan into Indonesia. The halfway point is at 14.7572°, 83.6118°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 40 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Karachi from Medan?

The straight-line distance between Karachi and Medan is 4,128 km (2,565 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Medan from Karachi?

Medan is to the south-east of Karachi, at an initial bearing of 120°.

How long is the flight from Karachi to Medan?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 40 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.