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Distance from Lagos to Karachi

Straight line

7,055 km
4,384 mi · 3,809 NM

By road

8,292 km
5,152 mi

Travel time

136 h 47 min
flight ≈ 9 h 19 min

Direction

ENE 65°
initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Karachi?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Karachi (Pakistan) are very far apart: 7,055 km in a straight line, that is 4,384 miles or 3,809 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lagos to Karachi is 8,292 km (5,152 miles), about 136 h 47 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 18% longer than the straight line.

From Lagos, Karachi lies to the north-east (initial bearing 65°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Pakistan. The halfway point is at 18.2467°, 33.5892°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 19 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 Lagos from Karachi?

By road it is 8,292 km (5,152 miles) from Lagos to Karachi; in a straight line it is 7,055 km (4,384 miles).

How long is the drive from Lagos to Karachi?

About 136 h 47 min on the fastest route (8,292 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Karachi from Lagos?

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

How long is the flight from Lagos to Karachi?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 19 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.