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Distance from Varanasi to Karachi

Straight line

1,614 km
1,003 mi · 871 NM

By road

2,457 km
1,527 mi

Travel time

28 h 18 min
flight ≈ 2 h 31 min

Direction

W 272°
initial bearing

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How far is Varanasi from Karachi?

Varanasi (India) and Karachi (Pakistan) are quite far apart: 1,614 km in a straight line, that is 1,003 miles or 871 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Varanasi to Karachi is 2,457 km (1,527 miles), about 28 h 18 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 52% longer than the straight line.

From Varanasi, Karachi lies to the west (initial bearing 272°). The route crosses from India into Pakistan. The halfway point is at 25.3046°, 74.9954°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 31 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 Varanasi from Karachi?

By road it is 2,457 km (1,527 miles) from Varanasi to Karachi; in a straight line it is 1,614 km (1,003 miles).

How long is the drive from Varanasi to Karachi?

About 28 h 18 min on the fastest route (2,457 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Karachi from Varanasi?

Karachi is to the west of Varanasi, at an initial bearing of 272°.

How long is the flight from Varanasi to Karachi?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 31 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.