Distance from Shiraz to Mecca
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How far is Shiraz from Mecca?
Shiraz (Iran) and Mecca (Saudi Arabia) are quite far apart: 1,564 km in a straight line, that is 972 miles or 845 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Shiraz, Mecca lies to the south-west (initial bearing 237°). The route crosses from Iran into Saudi Arabia. The halfway point is at 25.6558°, 45.9605°.
A direct flight would take about 2 h 27 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 Shiraz
- Shiraz – Isfahan 348 km
- Shiraz – Basrah 468 km
- Shiraz – Sharjah 554 km
- Shiraz – Dubai 574 km
- Shiraz – Tehran 684 km
- Shiraz – Karaj 707 km
- Shiraz – Riyadh 793 km
- Shiraz – Baghdad 875 km
- Shiraz – Mashhad 993 km
Other distances from Mecca
- Mecca – Jeddah 67 km
- Mecca – Medina 339 km
- Mecca – Riyadh 793 km
- Mecca – Sanaa 818 km
- Mecca – Omdurman 1,006 km
- Mecca – Khartoum 1,009 km
- Mecca – Amman 1,232 km
- Mecca – Basrah 1,284 km
- Mecca – Giza 1,286 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Shiraz from Mecca?
The straight-line distance between Shiraz and Mecca is 1,564 km (972 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Mecca from Shiraz?
Mecca is to the south-west of Shiraz, at an initial bearing of 237°.
How long is the flight from Shiraz to Mecca?
A direct flight would take about 2 h 27 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.