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Distance from Seoul to Mashhad

Straight line

5,870 km
3,648 mi · 3,170 NM

By road

7,207 km
4,478 mi

Travel time

94 h 53 min
flight ≈ 7 h 50 min

Direction

WNW 291°
initial bearing

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How far is Seoul from Mashhad?

Seoul (South Korea) and Mashhad (Iran) are very far apart: 5,870 km in a straight line, that is 3,648 miles or 3,170 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Seoul to Mashhad is 7,207 km (4,478 miles), about 94 h 53 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Seoul, Mashhad lies to the west (initial bearing 291°). The route crosses from South Korea into Iran. The halfway point is at 42.1092°, 92.9596°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 50 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 Seoul from Mashhad?

By road it is 7,207 km (4,478 miles) from Seoul to Mashhad; in a straight line it is 5,870 km (3,648 miles).

How long is the drive from Seoul to Mashhad?

About 94 h 53 min on the fastest route (7,207 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Mashhad from Seoul?

Mashhad is to the west of Seoul, at an initial bearing of 291°.

How long is the flight from Seoul to Mashhad?

A direct flight would take about 7 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.