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Distance from Guangzhou to Mashhad

Straight line

5,326 km
3,309 mi · 2,876 NM

By road

7,190 km
4,468 mi

Travel time

84 h 23 min
flight ≈ 7 h 9 min

Direction

WNW 299°
initial bearing

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How far is Guangzhou from Mashhad?

Guangzhou (China) and Mashhad (Iran) are very far apart: 5,326 km in a straight line, that is 3,309 miles or 2,876 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Guangzhou to Mashhad is 7,190 km (4,468 miles), about 84 h 23 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 35% longer than the straight line.

From Guangzhou, Mashhad lies to the north-west (initial bearing 299°). The route crosses from China into Iran. The halfway point is at 32.5917°, 88.3228°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 9 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 Guangzhou from Mashhad?

By road it is 7,190 km (4,468 miles) from Guangzhou to Mashhad; in a straight line it is 5,326 km (3,309 miles).

How long is the drive from Guangzhou to Mashhad?

About 84 h 23 min on the fastest route (7,190 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Mashhad from Guangzhou?

Mashhad is to the north-west of Guangzhou, at an initial bearing of 299°.

How long is the flight from Guangzhou to Mashhad?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 9 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.