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Distance from Sydney to Karachi

Straight line

11,011 km
6,842 mi · 5,945 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 14 h 16 min

Direction

WNW 294°
initial bearing

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How far is Sydney from Karachi?

Sydney (Australia) and Karachi (Pakistan) are very far apart: 11,011 km in a straight line, that is 6,842 miles or 5,945 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Sydney and Karachi, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Sydney, Karachi lies to the north-west (initial bearing 294°). The route crosses from Australia into Pakistan. The halfway point is at -6.0545°, 106.8159°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h 16 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Sydney from Karachi?

The straight-line distance between Sydney and Karachi is 11,011 km (6,842 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Karachi from Sydney?

Karachi is to the north-west of Sydney, at an initial bearing of 294°.

How long is the flight from Sydney to Karachi?

A direct flight would take about 14 h 16 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.