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Distance from Shiraz to Beijing

Straight line

5,834 km
3,625 mi · 3,150 NM

By road

7,276 km
4,521 mi

Travel time

85 h 37 min
flight ≈ 7 h 48 min

Direction

ENE 60°
initial bearing

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How far is Shiraz from Beijing?

Shiraz (Iran) and Beijing (China) are very far apart: 5,834 km in a straight line, that is 3,625 miles or 3,150 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shiraz to Beijing is 7,276 km (4,521 miles), about 85 h 37 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Shiraz, Beijing lies to the north-east (initial bearing 60°). The route crosses from Iran into China. The halfway point is at 39.2516°, 82.2325°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 48 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 Shiraz from Beijing?

By road it is 7,276 km (4,521 miles) from Shiraz to Beijing; in a straight line it is 5,834 km (3,625 miles).

How long is the drive from Shiraz to Beijing?

About 85 h 37 min on the fastest route (7,276 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Beijing from Shiraz?

Beijing is to the north-east of Shiraz, at an initial bearing of 60°.

How long is the flight from Shiraz to Beijing?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 48 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.