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Distance from Medan to Karachi

Straight line

4,128 km
2,565 mi · 2,229 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 5 h 40 min

Direction

NW 308°
initial bearing

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How far is Medan from Karachi?

Medan (Indonesia) and Karachi (Pakistan) are very far apart: 4,128 km in a straight line, that is 2,565 miles or 2,229 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Medan and Karachi, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Medan, Karachi lies to the north-west (initial bearing 308°). The route crosses from Indonesia into Pakistan. The halfway point is at 14.7572°, 83.6118°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 40 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Medan from Karachi?

The straight-line distance between Medan and Karachi is 4,128 km (2,565 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Karachi from Medan?

Karachi is to the north-west of Medan, at an initial bearing of 308°.

How long is the flight from Medan to Karachi?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 40 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.