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Distance from Karachi to Preston

Straight line

6,495 km
4,036 mi · 3,507 NM

By road

8,274 km
5,141 mi

Travel time

93 h 35 min
flight ≈ 8 h 37 min

Direction

NW 319°
initial bearing

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How far is Karachi from Preston?

Karachi (Pakistan) and Preston (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 6,495 km in a straight line, that is 4,036 miles or 3,507 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Karachi to Preston is 8,274 km (5,141 miles), about 93 h 35 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Karachi, Preston lies to the north-west (initial bearing 319°). The route crosses from Pakistan into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 44.6330°, 40.5142°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 37 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 Preston?

By road it is 8,274 km (5,141 miles) from Karachi to Preston; in a straight line it is 6,495 km (4,036 miles).

How long is the drive from Karachi to Preston?

About 93 h 35 min on the fastest route (8,274 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Preston from Karachi?

Preston is to the north-west of Karachi, at an initial bearing of 319°.

How long is the flight from Karachi to Preston?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 37 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.