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Distance from Kolkata to Karachi

Straight line

2,190 km
1,361 mi · 1,183 NM

By road

3,145 km
1,954 mi

Travel time

36 h 40 min
flight ≈ 3 h 14 min

Direction

W 281°
initial bearing

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How far is Kolkata from Karachi?

Kolkata (India) and Karachi (Pakistan) are quite far apart: 2,190 km in a straight line, that is 1,361 miles or 1,183 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kolkata to Karachi is 3,145 km (1,954 miles), about 36 h 40 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 44% longer than the straight line.

From Kolkata, Karachi lies to the west (initial bearing 281°). The route crosses from India into Pakistan. The halfway point is at 24.0822°, 77.7819°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 14 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 Kolkata from Karachi?

By road it is 3,145 km (1,954 miles) from Kolkata to Karachi; in a straight line it is 2,190 km (1,361 miles).

How long is the drive from Kolkata to Karachi?

About 36 h 40 min on the fastest route (3,145 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Karachi from Kolkata?

Karachi is to the west of Kolkata, at an initial bearing of 281°.

How long is the flight from Kolkata to Karachi?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 14 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.