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Distance from Lahore to Karachi

Straight line

1,034 km
642 mi · 558 NM

By road

1,215 km
755 mi

Travel time

13 h 51 min
flight ≈ 1 h 48 min

Direction

SW 226°
initial bearing

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How far is Lahore from Karachi?

Lahore (Pakistan) and Karachi (Pakistan) are quite far apart: 1,034 km in a straight line, that is 642 miles or 558 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lahore to Karachi is 1,215 km (755 miles), about 13 h 51 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 18% longer than the straight line.

From Lahore, Karachi lies to the south-west (initial bearing 226°). Both cities are in Pakistan. The halfway point is at 28.2584°, 70.5652°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 48 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 Lahore from Karachi?

By road it is 1,215 km (755 miles) from Lahore to Karachi; in a straight line it is 1,034 km (642 miles).

How long is the drive from Lahore to Karachi?

About 13 h 51 min on the fastest route (1,215 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Karachi from Lahore?

Karachi is to the south-west of Lahore, at an initial bearing of 226°.

How long is the flight from Lahore to Karachi?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 48 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.