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Distance from Rotterdam to Karachi

Straight line

6,003 km
3,730 mi · 3,241 NM

By road

7,595 km
4,719 mi

Travel time

86 h 4 min
flight ≈ 8 h

Direction

E 95°
initial bearing

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How far is Rotterdam from Karachi?

Rotterdam (Netherlands) and Karachi (Pakistan) are very far apart: 6,003 km in a straight line, that is 3,730 miles or 3,241 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Rotterdam to Karachi is 7,595 km (4,719 miles), about 86 h 4 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Rotterdam, Karachi lies to the east (initial bearing 95°). The route crosses from Netherlands into Pakistan. The halfway point is at 42.6397°, 42.3489°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h (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 Rotterdam from Karachi?

By road it is 7,595 km (4,719 miles) from Rotterdam to Karachi; in a straight line it is 6,003 km (3,730 miles).

How long is the drive from Rotterdam to Karachi?

About 86 h 4 min on the fastest route (7,595 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Karachi from Rotterdam?

Karachi is to the east of Rotterdam, at an initial bearing of 95°.

How long is the flight from Rotterdam to Karachi?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 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.