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Distance from Tripoli to Karachi

Straight line

5,270 km
3,275 mi · 2,846 NM

By road

8,294 km
5,154 mi

Travel time

136 h 52 min
flight ≈ 7 h 5 min

Direction

E 85°
initial bearing

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How far is Tripoli from Karachi?

Tripoli (Libya) and Karachi (Pakistan) are very far apart: 5,270 km in a straight line, that is 3,275 miles or 2,846 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tripoli to Karachi is 8,294 km (5,154 miles), about 136 h 52 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 57% longer than the straight line.

From Tripoli, Karachi lies to the east (initial bearing 85°). The route crosses from Libya into Pakistan. The halfway point is at 31.7281°, 41.2239°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 5 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 Tripoli from Karachi?

By road it is 8,294 km (5,154 miles) from Tripoli to Karachi; in a straight line it is 5,270 km (3,275 miles).

How long is the drive from Tripoli to Karachi?

About 136 h 52 min on the fastest route (8,294 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Karachi from Tripoli?

Karachi is to the east of Tripoli, at an initial bearing of 85°.

How long is the flight from Tripoli to Karachi?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 5 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.