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Distance from Lusaka to Karachi

Straight line

6,125 km
3,806 mi · 3,307 NM

By road

3,001 km
1,865 mi

Travel time

46 h 10 min
flight ≈ 8 h 9 min

Direction

NE 44°
initial bearing

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How far is Lusaka from Karachi?

Lusaka (Zambia) and Karachi (Pakistan) are very far apart: 6,125 km in a straight line, that is 3,806 miles or 3,307 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lusaka to Karachi is 3,001 km (1,865 miles), about 46 h 10 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lusaka, Karachi lies to the north-east (initial bearing 44°). The route crosses from Zambia into Pakistan. The halfway point is at 5.0087°, 47.0384°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 9 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 Lusaka from Karachi?

By road it is 3,001 km (1,865 miles) from Lusaka to Karachi; in a straight line it is 6,125 km (3,806 miles).

How long is the drive from Lusaka to Karachi?

About 46 h 10 min on the fastest route (3,001 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Karachi from Lusaka?

Karachi is to the north-east of Lusaka, at an initial bearing of 44°.

How long is the flight from Lusaka to Karachi?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 9 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.