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Distance from Mashhad to Sydney

Straight line

12,269 km
7,624 mi · 6,625 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 15 h 50 min

Direction

ESE 118°
initial bearing

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How far is Mashhad from Sydney?

Mashhad (Iran) and Sydney (Australia) are very far apart: 12,269 km in a straight line, that is 7,624 miles or 6,625 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Mashhad and Sydney, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Mashhad, Sydney lies to the south-east (initial bearing 118°). The route crosses from Iran into Australia. The halfway point is at 1.7556°, 106.2726°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 50 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Mashhad from Sydney?

The straight-line distance between Mashhad and Sydney is 12,269 km (7,624 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Sydney from Mashhad?

Sydney is to the south-east of Mashhad, at an initial bearing of 118°.

How long is the flight from Mashhad to Sydney?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 50 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.