Distance from Delhi to Karachi
🇮🇳 Delhi, India → 🇵🇰 Karachi, Pakistan
The distance between Delhi and Karachi is 1,096 kilometres (681 miles) measured as a great-circle (straight) line. Flying out of Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), the initial heading is roughly west (250°), and a typical nonstop flight takes around 1h 52m. Actual flight paths and times vary with routing, winds and air-traffic constraints.
Delhi
India
India's sprawling capital territory, layering Mughal monuments, colonial boulevards and a fast-growing modern city across the Yamuna plain.
Top sights: Red Fort, India Gate, Qutub Minar, Humayun's Tomb, Lotus Temple, Chandni Chowk
Karachi
Pakistan
Pakistan's largest city and economic powerhouse, a sprawling Arabian Sea port and the country's financial and industrial heart.
Top sights: Mazar-e-Quaid, Clifton Beach, Mohatta Palace, Frere Hall, Empress Market
Frequently asked questions
- How far is Karachi from Delhi?
- 1,096 km (681 miles) in a straight line.
- How long is the flight from Delhi to Karachi?
- About 1h 52m nonstop, at an average 800 km/h cruising speed plus taxi and climb time.
- What direction is Karachi from Delhi?
- Karachi lies roughly to the west of Delhi (initial bearing 250°).
- Which airports serve this route?
- Delhi: Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL). Karachi: Jinnah International Airport (KHI).
More distances from Delhi
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