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Distance from Kobe to Karachi

Straight line

6,560 km
4,076 mi · 3,542 NM

By road

8,060 km
5,008 mi

Travel time

104 h 59 min
flight ≈ 8 h 42 min

Direction

W 280°
initial bearing

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How far is Kobe from Karachi?

Kobe (Japan) and Karachi (Pakistan) are very far apart: 6,560 km in a straight line, that is 4,076 miles or 3,542 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kobe to Karachi is 8,060 km (5,008 miles), about 104 h 59 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Kobe, Karachi lies to the west (initial bearing 280°). The route crosses from Japan into Pakistan. The halfway point is at 34.6235°, 99.1897°.

A direct flight would take about 8 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 Kobe from Karachi?

By road it is 8,060 km (5,008 miles) from Kobe to Karachi; in a straight line it is 6,560 km (4,076 miles).

How long is the drive from Kobe to Karachi?

About 104 h 59 min on the fastest route (8,060 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Karachi from Kobe?

Karachi is to the west of Kobe, at an initial bearing of 280°.

How long is the flight from Kobe to Karachi?

A direct flight would take about 8 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.