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Distance from Beijing to Karaj

Straight line

5,642 km
3,506 mi · 3,047 NM

By road

6,843 km
4,252 mi

Travel time

81 h 10 min
flight ≈ 7 h 33 min

Direction

WNW 288°
initial bearing

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How far is Beijing from Karaj?

Beijing (China) and Karaj (Iran) are very far apart: 5,642 km in a straight line, that is 3,506 miles or 3,047 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Beijing to Karaj is 6,843 km (4,252 miles), about 81 h 10 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Beijing, Karaj lies to the west (initial bearing 288°). The route crosses from China into Iran. The halfway point is at 42.7374°, 82.6768°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 33 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 Beijing from Karaj?

By road it is 6,843 km (4,252 miles) from Beijing to Karaj; in a straight line it is 5,642 km (3,506 miles).

How long is the drive from Beijing to Karaj?

About 81 h 10 min on the fastest route (6,843 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Karaj from Beijing?

Karaj is to the west of Beijing, at an initial bearing of 288°.

How long is the flight from Beijing to Karaj?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 33 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.