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Distance from Beijing to Mashhad

Straight line

4,915 km
3,054 mi · 2,654 NM

By road

5,977 km
3,714 mi

Travel time

69 h 53 min
flight ≈ 6 h 39 min

Direction

WNW 284°
initial bearing

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How far is Beijing from Mashhad?

Beijing (China) and Mashhad (Iran) are very far apart: 4,915 km in a straight line, that is 3,054 miles or 2,654 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Beijing to Mashhad is 5,977 km (3,714 miles), about 69 h 53 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 22% longer than the straight line.

From Beijing, Mashhad lies to the west (initial bearing 284°). The route crosses from China into Iran. The halfway point is at 41.7264°, 87.2202°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 39 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 Mashhad?

By road it is 5,977 km (3,714 miles) from Beijing to Mashhad; in a straight line it is 4,915 km (3,054 miles).

How long is the drive from Beijing to Mashhad?

About 69 h 53 min on the fastest route (5,977 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Mashhad from Beijing?

Mashhad is to the west of Beijing, at an initial bearing of 284°.

How long is the flight from Beijing to Mashhad?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 39 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.