Distance from Shanghai to Karaj
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How far is Shanghai from Karaj?
Shanghai (China) and Karaj (Iran) are very far apart: 6,423 km in a straight line, that is 3,991 miles or 3,468 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Shanghai, Karaj lies to the north-west (initial bearing 295°). The route crosses from China into Iran. The halfway point is at 39.0431°, 87.3040°.
A direct flight would take about 8 h 32 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Shanghai
- Shanghai – Kunshan 51 km
- Shanghai – Suzhou 83 km
- Shanghai – Changshu City 83 km
- Shanghai – Wuxi 118 km
- Shanghai – Ningbo 150 km
- Shanghai – Hangzhou 161 km
- Shanghai – Puyang 247 km
- Shanghai – Nanjing 270 km
- Shanghai – Hefei 402 km
Other distances from Karaj
- Karaj – Tehran 42 km
- Karaj – Isfahan 359 km
- Karaj – Tabriz 487 km
- Karaj – Baku 514 km
- Karaj – Basrah 663 km
- Karaj – Baghdad 664 km
- Karaj – Shiraz 707 km
- Karaj – Mosul 709 km
- Karaj – Van 736 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Shanghai from Karaj?
The straight-line distance between Shanghai and Karaj is 6,423 km (3,991 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Karaj from Shanghai?
Karaj is to the north-west of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 295°.
How long is the flight from Shanghai to Karaj?
A direct flight would take about 8 h 32 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.