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Distance from Kathmandu to Karachi

Straight line

1,854 km
1,152 mi · 1,001 NM

By road

2,661 km
1,653 mi

Travel time

32 h 31 min
flight ≈ 2 h 49 min

Direction

W 264°
initial bearing

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How far is Kathmandu from Karachi?

Kathmandu (Nepal) and Karachi (Pakistan) are quite far apart: 1,854 km in a straight line, that is 1,152 miles or 1,001 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kathmandu to Karachi is 2,661 km (1,653 miles), about 32 h 31 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 44% longer than the straight line.

From Kathmandu, Karachi lies to the west (initial bearing 264°). The route crosses from Nepal into Pakistan. The halfway point is at 26.5740°, 76.0524°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 49 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 Kathmandu from Karachi?

By road it is 2,661 km (1,653 miles) from Kathmandu to Karachi; in a straight line it is 1,854 km (1,152 miles).

How long is the drive from Kathmandu to Karachi?

About 32 h 31 min on the fastest route (2,661 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Karachi from Kathmandu?

Karachi is to the west of Kathmandu, at an initial bearing of 264°.

How long is the flight from Kathmandu to Karachi?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 49 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.