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Distance from Karachi to Xi’an

Straight line

4,163 km
2,587 mi · 2,248 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 5 h 42 min

Direction

ENE 65°
initial bearing

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How far is Karachi from Xi’an?

Karachi (Pakistan) and Xi’an (China) are very far apart: 4,163 km in a straight line, that is 2,587 miles or 2,248 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Karachi, Xi’an lies to the north-east (initial bearing 65°). The route crosses from Pakistan into China. The halfway point is at 31.2675°, 86.9465°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 42 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 Xi’an?

The straight-line distance between Karachi and Xi’an is 4,163 km (2,587 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Xi’an from Karachi?

Xi’an is to the north-east of Karachi, at an initial bearing of 65°.

How long is the flight from Karachi to Xi’an?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 42 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.