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Distance from Nanjing to Mashhad

Straight line

5,393 km
3,351 mi · 2,912 NM

By road

6,796 km
4,223 mi

Travel time

78 h 44 min
flight ≈ 7 h 14 min

Direction

WNW 292°
initial bearing

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How far is Nanjing from Mashhad?

Nanjing (China) and Mashhad (Iran) are very far apart: 5,393 km in a straight line, that is 3,351 miles or 2,912 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Nanjing to Mashhad is 6,796 km (4,223 miles), about 78 h 44 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Nanjing, Mashhad lies to the west (initial bearing 292°). The route crosses from China into Iran. The halfway point is at 37.9979°, 89.9942°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 14 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 Nanjing from Mashhad?

By road it is 6,796 km (4,223 miles) from Nanjing to Mashhad; in a straight line it is 5,393 km (3,351 miles).

How long is the drive from Nanjing to Mashhad?

About 78 h 44 min on the fastest route (6,796 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Mashhad from Nanjing?

Mashhad is to the west of Nanjing, at an initial bearing of 292°.

How long is the flight from Nanjing to Mashhad?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 14 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.