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How far is Gilgit from Karachi?

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

The driving distance from Karachi (KHI) to Gilgit (GIL) is 1156 miles / 1860 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 36 minutes.

Jinnah International Airport – Gilgit Airport

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870
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Distance from Karachi to Gilgit

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Karachi to Gilgit. 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 Karachi to Gilgit?

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

What is the time difference between Karachi and Gilgit?

There is no time difference between Karachi and Gilgit.

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

On average, flying from Karachi to Gilgit 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 Karachi to Gilgit

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Gilgit Airport
City: Gilgit
Country: Pakistan Flag of Pakistan
IATA Code: GIL
ICAO Code: OPGT
Coordinates: 35°55′7″N, 74°20′0″E