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Distance from Köln to Karachi

Straight line

5,821 km
3,617 mi · 3,143 NM

By road

7,330 km
4,555 mi

Travel time

83 h 13 min
flight ≈ 7 h 47 min

Direction

E 96°
initial bearing

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How far is Köln from Karachi?

Köln (Germany) and Karachi (Pakistan) are very far apart: 5,821 km in a straight line, that is 3,617 miles or 3,143 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Köln to Karachi is 7,330 km (4,555 miles), about 83 h 13 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Köln, Karachi lies to the east (initial bearing 96°). The route crosses from Germany into Pakistan. The halfway point is at 41.8046°, 42.9278°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 47 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 Köln from Karachi?

By road it is 7,330 km (4,555 miles) from Köln to Karachi; in a straight line it is 5,821 km (3,617 miles).

How long is the drive from Köln to Karachi?

About 83 h 13 min on the fastest route (7,330 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Karachi from Köln?

Karachi is to the east of Köln, at an initial bearing of 96°.

How long is the flight from Köln to Karachi?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 47 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.