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Distance from Karaj to Shiraz

Straight line

705 km
438 mi · 381 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 1 h 23 min

Direction

SSE 168°
initial bearing

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How far is Karaj from Shiraz?

Karaj (Iran) and Shiraz (Iran) are quite far apart: 705 km in a straight line, that is 438 miles or 381 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Karaj, Shiraz lies to the south (initial bearing 168°). Both cities are in Iran. The halfway point is at 32.7238°, 51.7882°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 23 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 Shiraz?

The straight-line distance between Karaj and Shiraz is 705 km (438 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Shiraz from Karaj?

Shiraz is to the south of Karaj, at an initial bearing of 168°.

How long is the flight from Karaj to Shiraz?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 23 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.