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Distance from Preston to Karachi

Straight line

6,495 km
4,036 mi · 3,507 NM

By road

8,275 km
5,142 mi

Travel time

93 h 39 min
flight ≈ 8 h 37 min

Direction

E 90°
initial bearing

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How far is Preston from Karachi?

Preston (United Kingdom) and Karachi (Pakistan) are very far apart: 6,495 km in a straight line, that is 4,036 miles or 3,507 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Preston to Karachi is 8,275 km (5,142 miles), about 93 h 39 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Preston, Karachi lies to the east (initial bearing 90°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into Pakistan. The halfway point is at 44.6330°, 40.5142°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 37 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 Preston from Karachi?

By road it is 8,275 km (5,142 miles) from Preston to Karachi; in a straight line it is 6,495 km (4,036 miles).

How long is the drive from Preston to Karachi?

About 93 h 39 min on the fastest route (8,275 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Karachi from Preston?

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

How long is the flight from Preston to Karachi?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 37 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.