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Distance from Shiraz to Karaj

Straight line

705 km
438 mi · 381 NM

By road

855 km
531 mi

Travel time

9 h 51 min
flight ≈ 1 h 23 min

Direction

NNW 349°
initial bearing

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How far is Shiraz from Karaj?

Shiraz (Iran) and Karaj (Iran) are quite far apart: 705 km in a straight line, that is 438 miles or 381 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shiraz to Karaj is 855 km (531 miles), about 9 h 51 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Shiraz, Karaj lies to the north (initial bearing 349°). Both cities are in Iran. The halfway point is at 32.7238°, 51.7882°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 23 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 Karaj?

By road it is 855 km (531 miles) from Shiraz to Karaj; in a straight line it is 705 km (438 miles).

How long is the drive from Shiraz to Karaj?

About 9 h 51 min on the fastest route (855 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Karaj from Shiraz?

Karaj is to the north of Shiraz, at an initial bearing of 349°.

How long is the flight from Shiraz to Karaj?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 23 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.