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Distance from Messina to Karachi

Straight line

5,037 km
3,130 mi · 2,720 NM

By road

7,811 km
4,854 mi

Travel time

88 h 55 min
flight ≈ 6 h 48 min

Direction

E 92°
initial bearing

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How far is Messina from Karachi?

Messina (Italy) and Karachi (Pakistan) are very far apart: 5,037 km in a straight line, that is 3,130 miles or 2,720 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Messina to Karachi is 7,811 km (4,854 miles), about 88 h 55 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 55% longer than the straight line.

From Messina, Karachi lies to the east (initial bearing 92°). The route crosses from Italy into Pakistan. The halfway point is at 34.2378°, 43.2604°.

A direct flight would take about 6 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 Messina from Karachi?

By road it is 7,811 km (4,854 miles) from Messina to Karachi; in a straight line it is 5,037 km (3,130 miles).

How long is the drive from Messina to Karachi?

About 88 h 55 min on the fastest route (7,811 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Karachi from Messina?

Karachi is to the east of Messina, at an initial bearing of 92°.

How long is the flight from Messina to Karachi?

A direct flight would take about 6 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.