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Distance from Xi’an to Karachi

Straight line

4,163 km
2,587 mi · 2,248 NM

By road

5,963 km
3,705 mi

Travel time

69 h 13 min
flight ≈ 5 h 42 min

Direction

W 267°
initial bearing

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How far is Xi’an from Karachi?

Xi’an (China) and Karachi (Pakistan) are very far apart: 4,163 km in a straight line, that is 2,587 miles or 2,248 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Xi’an to Karachi is 5,963 km (3,705 miles), about 69 h 13 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 43% longer than the straight line.

From Xi’an, Karachi lies to the west (initial bearing 267°). The route crosses from China into Pakistan. The halfway point is at 31.2675°, 86.9465°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 42 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 Xi’an from Karachi?

By road it is 5,963 km (3,705 miles) from Xi’an to Karachi; in a straight line it is 4,163 km (2,587 miles).

How long is the drive from Xi’an to Karachi?

About 69 h 13 min on the fastest route (5,963 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Karachi from Xi’an?

Karachi is to the west of Xi’an, at an initial bearing of 267°.

How long is the flight from Xi’an to Karachi?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 42 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.