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Distance from Karachi to Mogadishu

Straight line

3,434 km
2,134 mi · 1,854 NM

By road

1,823 km
1,133 mi

Travel time

25 h 53 min
flight ≈ 4 h 48 min

Direction

SW 226°
initial bearing

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How far is Karachi from Mogadishu?

Karachi (Pakistan) and Mogadishu (Somalia) are very far apart: 3,434 km in a straight line, that is 2,134 miles or 1,854 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Karachi to Mogadishu is 1,823 km (1,133 miles), about 25 h 53 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Karachi, Mogadishu lies to the south-west (initial bearing 226°). The route crosses from Pakistan into Somalia. The halfway point is at 13.6833°, 55.6478°.

A direct flight would take about 4 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 Mogadishu?

By road it is 1,823 km (1,133 miles) from Karachi to Mogadishu; in a straight line it is 3,434 km (2,134 miles).

How long is the drive from Karachi to Mogadishu?

About 25 h 53 min on the fastest route (1,823 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Mogadishu from Karachi?

Mogadishu is to the south-west of Karachi, at an initial bearing of 226°.

How long is the flight from Karachi to Mogadishu?

A direct flight would take about 4 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.