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Distance from Mosul to Shiraz

Straight line

1,152 km
716 mi · 622 NM

By road

1,443 km
897 mi

Travel time

18 h 7 min
flight ≈ 1 h 56 min

Direction

SE 128°
initial bearing

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How far is Mosul from Shiraz?

Mosul (Iraq) and Shiraz (Iran) are quite far apart: 1,152 km in a straight line, that is 716 miles or 622 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Mosul to Shiraz is 1,443 km (897 miles), about 18 h 7 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Mosul, Shiraz lies to the south-east (initial bearing 128°). The route crosses from Iraq into Iran. The halfway point is at 33.0609°, 48.0048°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 56 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 Mosul from Shiraz?

By road it is 1,443 km (897 miles) from Mosul to Shiraz; in a straight line it is 1,152 km (716 miles).

How long is the drive from Mosul to Shiraz?

About 18 h 7 min on the fastest route (1,443 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shiraz from Mosul?

Shiraz is to the south-east of Mosul, at an initial bearing of 128°.

How long is the flight from Mosul to Shiraz?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 56 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.