EN RO

Distance from Mashhad to Beijing

Straight line

4,915 km
3,054 mi · 2,654 NM

By road

5,970 km
3,710 mi

Travel time

69 h 55 min
flight ≈ 6 h 39 min

Direction

ENE 67°
initial bearing

Open in the calculator (stops, directions, fuel cost) → Beijing → Mashhad

How far is Mashhad from Beijing?

Mashhad (Iran) and Beijing (China) 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, Mashhad to Beijing is 5,970 km (3,710 miles), about 69 h 55 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Mashhad, Beijing lies to the north-east (initial bearing 67°). The route crosses from Iran into China. 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 Mashhad from Beijing?

By road it is 5,970 km (3,710 miles) from Mashhad to Beijing; in a straight line it is 4,915 km (3,054 miles).

How long is the drive from Mashhad to Beijing?

About 69 h 55 min on the fastest route (5,970 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Beijing from Mashhad?

Beijing is to the north-east of Mashhad, at an initial bearing of 67°.

How long is the flight from Mashhad to Beijing?

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.