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Distance from Karachi to Tripoli

Straight line

5,270 km
3,275 mi · 2,846 NM

By road

8,299 km
5,157 mi

Travel time

137 h 3 min
flight ≈ 7 h 5 min

Direction

WNW 293°
initial bearing

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How far is Karachi from Tripoli?

Karachi (Pakistan) and Tripoli (Libya) are very far apart: 5,270 km in a straight line, that is 3,275 miles or 2,846 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Karachi to Tripoli is 8,299 km (5,157 miles), about 137 h 3 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 57% longer than the straight line.

From Karachi, Tripoli lies to the north-west (initial bearing 293°). The route crosses from Pakistan into Libya. The halfway point is at 31.7281°, 41.2239°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 5 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 Tripoli?

By road it is 8,299 km (5,157 miles) from Karachi to Tripoli; in a straight line it is 5,270 km (3,275 miles).

How long is the drive from Karachi to Tripoli?

About 137 h 3 min on the fastest route (8,299 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tripoli from Karachi?

Tripoli is to the north-west of Karachi, at an initial bearing of 293°.

How long is the flight from Karachi to Tripoli?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 5 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.