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Distance from Palermo to Karachi

Straight line

5,232 km
3,251 mi · 2,825 NM

By road

8,038 km
4,995 mi

Travel time

91 h 36 min
flight ≈ 7 h 2 min

Direction

E 90°
initial bearing

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How far is Palermo from Karachi?

Palermo (Italy) and Karachi (Pakistan) are very far apart: 5,232 km in a straight line, that is 3,251 miles or 2,825 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Palermo to Karachi is 8,038 km (4,995 miles), about 91 h 36 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 54% longer than the straight line.

From Palermo, Karachi lies to the east (initial bearing 90°). The route crosses from Italy into Pakistan. The halfway point is at 34.4591°, 42.2384°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 2 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 Palermo from Karachi?

By road it is 8,038 km (4,995 miles) from Palermo to Karachi; in a straight line it is 5,232 km (3,251 miles).

How long is the drive from Palermo to Karachi?

About 91 h 36 min on the fastest route (8,038 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Karachi from Palermo?

Karachi is to the east of Palermo, at an initial bearing of 90°.

How long is the flight from Palermo to Karachi?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 2 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.