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Distance from Mashhad to Shiraz

Straight line

992 km
617 mi · 536 NM

By road

1,352 km
840 mi

Travel time

16 h 42 min
flight ≈ 1 h 44 min

Direction

SW 223°
initial bearing

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How far is Mashhad from Shiraz?

Mashhad (Iran) and Shiraz (Iran) are quite far apart: 992 km in a straight line, that is 617 miles or 536 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Mashhad to Shiraz is 1,352 km (840 miles), about 16 h 42 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 36% longer than the straight line.

From Mashhad, Shiraz lies to the south-west (initial bearing 223°). Both cities are in Iran. The halfway point is at 33.0122°, 55.9157°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 44 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 Shiraz?

By road it is 1,352 km (840 miles) from Mashhad to Shiraz; in a straight line it is 992 km (617 miles).

How long is the drive from Mashhad to Shiraz?

About 16 h 42 min on the fastest route (1,352 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shiraz from Mashhad?

Shiraz is to the south-west of Mashhad, at an initial bearing of 223°.

How long is the flight from Mashhad to Shiraz?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 44 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.