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Distance from Karachi to Nairobi

Straight line

4,356 km
2,706 mi · 2,352 NM

By road

3,077 km
1,912 mi

Travel time

50 h 25 min
flight ≈ 5 h 57 min

Direction

SW 233°
initial bearing

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How far is Karachi from Nairobi?

Karachi (Pakistan) and Nairobi (Kenya) are very far apart: 4,356 km in a straight line, that is 2,706 miles or 2,352 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Karachi to Nairobi is 3,077 km (1,912 miles), about 50 h 25 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Karachi, Nairobi lies to the south-west (initial bearing 233°). The route crosses from Pakistan into Kenya. The halfway point is at 12.1967°, 51.1646°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 57 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 Nairobi?

By road it is 3,077 km (1,912 miles) from Karachi to Nairobi; in a straight line it is 4,356 km (2,706 miles).

How long is the drive from Karachi to Nairobi?

About 50 h 25 min on the fastest route (3,077 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Nairobi from Karachi?

Nairobi is to the south-west of Karachi, at an initial bearing of 233°.

How long is the flight from Karachi to Nairobi?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 57 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.