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Distance from Addis Ababa to Shiraz

Straight line

2,694 km
1,674 mi · 1,455 NM

By road

1,021 km
634 mi

Travel time

24 h 29 min
flight ≈ 3 h 52 min

Direction

NNE 30°
initial bearing

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How far is Addis Ababa from Shiraz?

Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) and Shiraz (Iran) are very far apart: 2,694 km in a straight line, that is 1,674 miles or 1,455 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Addis Ababa to Shiraz is 1,021 km (634 miles), about 24 h 29 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Addis Ababa, Shiraz lies to the north-east (initial bearing 30°). The route crosses from Ethiopia into Iran. The halfway point is at 19.4472°, 45.1982°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 52 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 Addis Ababa from Shiraz?

By road it is 1,021 km (634 miles) from Addis Ababa to Shiraz; in a straight line it is 2,694 km (1,674 miles).

How long is the drive from Addis Ababa to Shiraz?

About 24 h 29 min on the fastest route (1,021 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shiraz from Addis Ababa?

Shiraz is to the north-east of Addis Ababa, at an initial bearing of 30°.

How long is the flight from Addis Ababa to Shiraz?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 52 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.