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How far is Karachi from Gilgit?

The distance between Gilgit (Gilgit Airport) and Karachi (Jinnah International Airport) is 870 miles / 1401 kilometers / 756 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gilgit (GIL) to Karachi (KHI) is 1153 miles / 1855 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 33 minutes.

Gilgit Airport – Jinnah International Airport

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870
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1401
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756
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Distance from Gilgit to Karachi

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Gilgit to Karachi. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 870.428 miles
  • 1400.818 kilometers
  • 756.381 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 872.009 miles
  • 1403.362 kilometers
  • 757.755 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Gilgit to Karachi?

The estimated flight time from Gilgit Airport to Jinnah International Airport is 2 hours and 8 minutes.

What is the time difference between Gilgit and Karachi?

There is no time difference between Gilgit and Karachi.

Flight carbon footprint between Gilgit Airport (GIL) and Jinnah International Airport (KHI)

On average, flying from Gilgit to Karachi generates about 141 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 141 kilograms equals 311 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Gilgit to Karachi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gilgit Airport (GIL) and Jinnah International Airport (KHI).

Airport information

Origin Gilgit Airport
City: Gilgit
Country: Pakistan Flag of Pakistan
IATA Code: GIL
ICAO Code: OPGT
Coordinates: 35°55′7″N, 74°20′0″E
Destination Jinnah International Airport
City: Karachi
Country: Pakistan Flag of Pakistan
IATA Code: KHI
ICAO Code: OPKC
Coordinates: 24°54′23″N, 67°9′38″E