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How far is Karachi from Islamabad?

The distance between Islamabad (Islamabad International Airport) and Karachi (Jinnah International Airport) is 686 miles / 1104 kilometers / 596 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Islamabad (ISB) to Karachi (KHI) is 850 miles / 1368 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 59 minutes.

Islamabad International Airport – Jinnah International Airport

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Distance from Islamabad to Karachi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 686.275 miles
  • 1104.452 kilometers
  • 596.357 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
  • 687.602 miles
  • 1106.588 kilometers
  • 597.510 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 Islamabad to Karachi?

The estimated flight time from Islamabad International Airport to Jinnah International Airport is 1 hour and 47 minutes.

What is the time difference between Islamabad and Karachi?

There is no time difference between Islamabad and Karachi.

Flight carbon footprint between Islamabad International Airport (ISB) and Jinnah International Airport (KHI)

On average, flying from Islamabad to Karachi generates about 123 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 123 kilograms equals 271 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Islamabad to Karachi

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

Airport information

Origin Islamabad International Airport
City: Islamabad
Country: Pakistan Flag of Pakistan
IATA Code: ISB
ICAO Code: OPIS
Coordinates: 33°32′56″N, 72°49′32″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

Airlines flying from Islamabad (ISB) to Karachi (KHI)

Pakistan International Airlines
Shaheen Air