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Distance from Shiraz to Sanaa

Straight line

1,794 km
1,115 mi · 969 NM

By road

1,028 km
639 mi

Travel time

24 h 37 min
flight ≈ 2 h 45 min

Direction

SSW 210°
initial bearing

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How far is Shiraz from Sanaa?

Shiraz (Iran) and Sanaa (Yemen) are quite far apart: 1,794 km in a straight line, that is 1,115 miles or 969 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shiraz to Sanaa is 1,028 km (639 miles), about 24 h 37 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Shiraz, Sanaa lies to the south-west (initial bearing 210°). The route crosses from Iran into Yemen. The halfway point is at 22.5359°, 48.1531°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 45 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 Sanaa?

By road it is 1,028 km (639 miles) from Shiraz to Sanaa; in a straight line it is 1,794 km (1,115 miles).

How long is the drive from Shiraz to Sanaa?

About 24 h 37 min on the fastest route (1,028 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sanaa from Shiraz?

Sanaa is to the south-west of Shiraz, at an initial bearing of 210°.

How long is the flight from Shiraz to Sanaa?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 45 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.