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Distance from Beijing to Shiraz

Straight line

5,834 km
3,625 mi · 3,150 NM

By road

7,276 km
4,521 mi

Travel time

85 h 47 min
flight ≈ 7 h 48 min

Direction

W 280°
initial bearing

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How far is Beijing from Shiraz?

Beijing (China) and Shiraz (Iran) are very far apart: 5,834 km in a straight line, that is 3,625 miles or 3,150 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Beijing to Shiraz is 7,276 km (4,521 miles), about 85 h 47 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Beijing, Shiraz lies to the west (initial bearing 280°). The route crosses from China into Iran. The halfway point is at 39.2516°, 82.2325°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 48 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 Shiraz?

By road it is 7,276 km (4,521 miles) from Beijing to Shiraz; in a straight line it is 5,834 km (3,625 miles).

How long is the drive from Beijing to Shiraz?

About 85 h 47 min on the fastest route (7,276 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shiraz from Beijing?

Shiraz is to the west of Beijing, at an initial bearing of 280°.

How long is the flight from Beijing to Shiraz?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 48 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.