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Distance from Karaj to Mashhad

Straight line

774 km
481 mi · 418 NM

By road

951 km
591 mi

Travel time

12 h 6 min
flight ≈ 1 h 28 min

Direction

E 83°
initial bearing

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How far is Karaj from Mashhad?

Karaj (Iran) and Mashhad (Iran) are quite far apart: 774 km in a straight line, that is 481 miles or 418 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Karaj to Mashhad is 951 km (591 miles), about 12 h 6 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Karaj, Mashhad lies to the east (initial bearing 83°). Both cities are in Iran. The halfway point is at 36.1506°, 55.2666°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 28 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 Karaj from Mashhad?

By road it is 951 km (591 miles) from Karaj to Mashhad; in a straight line it is 774 km (481 miles).

How long is the drive from Karaj to Mashhad?

About 12 h 6 min on the fastest route (951 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Mashhad from Karaj?

Mashhad is to the east of Karaj, at an initial bearing of 83°.

How long is the flight from Karaj to Mashhad?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 28 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.