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Distance from Lima to Karachi

Straight line

15,991 km
9,936 mi · 8,634 NM

By road

9,141 km
5,680 mi

Travel time

103 h 3 min
flight ≈ 20 h 29 min

Direction

ENE 64°
initial bearing

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How far is Lima from Karachi?

Lima (Peru) and Karachi (Pakistan) are very far apart: 15,991 km in a straight line, that is 9,936 miles or 8,634 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lima to Karachi is 9,141 km (5,680 miles), about 103 h 3 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lima, Karachi lies to the north-east (initial bearing 64°). The route crosses from Peru into Pakistan. The halfway point is at 19.8730°, -11.5962°.

A direct flight would take about 20 h 29 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 Lima from Karachi?

By road it is 9,141 km (5,680 miles) from Lima to Karachi; in a straight line it is 15,991 km (9,936 miles).

How long is the drive from Lima to Karachi?

About 103 h 3 min on the fastest route (9,141 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Karachi from Lima?

Karachi is to the north-east of Lima, at an initial bearing of 64°.

How long is the flight from Lima to Karachi?

A direct flight would take about 20 h 29 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.