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Distance from Mogadishu to Karachi

Straight line

3,434 km
2,134 mi · 1,854 NM

By road

1,794 km
1,115 mi

Travel time

25 h 26 min
flight ≈ 4 h 48 min

Direction

NE 41°
initial bearing

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How far is Mogadishu from Karachi?

Mogadishu (Somalia) and Karachi (Pakistan) are very far apart: 3,434 km in a straight line, that is 2,134 miles or 1,854 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Mogadishu to Karachi is 1,794 km (1,115 miles), about 25 h 26 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Mogadishu, Karachi lies to the north-east (initial bearing 41°). The route crosses from Somalia into Pakistan. The halfway point is at 13.6833°, 55.6478°.

A direct flight would take about 4 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 Mogadishu from Karachi?

By road it is 1,794 km (1,115 miles) from Mogadishu to Karachi; in a straight line it is 3,434 km (2,134 miles).

How long is the drive from Mogadishu to Karachi?

About 25 h 26 min on the fastest route (1,794 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Karachi from Mogadishu?

Karachi is to the north-east of Mogadishu, at an initial bearing of 41°.

How long is the flight from Mogadishu to Karachi?

A direct flight would take about 4 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.