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Distance from Mashhad to Karaj

Straight line

774 km
481 mi · 418 NM

By road

949 km
589 mi

Travel time

12 h 15 min
flight ≈ 1 h 28 min

Direction

W 269°
initial bearing

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How far is Mashhad from Karaj?

Mashhad (Iran) and Karaj (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, Mashhad to Karaj is 949 km (589 miles), about 12 h 15 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Mashhad, Karaj lies to the west (initial bearing 269°). 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 Mashhad from Karaj?

By road it is 949 km (589 miles) from Mashhad to Karaj; in a straight line it is 774 km (481 miles).

How long is the drive from Mashhad to Karaj?

About 12 h 15 min on the fastest route (949 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Karaj from Mashhad?

Karaj is to the west of Mashhad, at an initial bearing of 269°.

How long is the flight from Mashhad to Karaj?

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.