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Distance from Shiraz to Tokyo

Straight line

7,927 km
4,925 mi · 4,280 NM

By road

8,937 km
5,553 mi

Travel time

116 h 15 min
flight ≈ 10 h 24 min

Direction

ENE 59°
initial bearing

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How far is Shiraz from Tokyo?

Shiraz (Iran) and Tokyo (Japan) are very far apart: 7,927 km in a straight line, that is 4,925 miles or 4,280 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shiraz to Tokyo is 8,937 km (5,553 miles), about 116 h 15 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 13% longer than the straight line.

From Shiraz, Tokyo lies to the north-east (initial bearing 59°). The route crosses from Iran into Japan. The halfway point is at 41.4785°, 94.2569°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 24 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 Tokyo?

By road it is 8,937 km (5,553 miles) from Shiraz to Tokyo; in a straight line it is 7,927 km (4,925 miles).

How long is the drive from Shiraz to Tokyo?

About 116 h 15 min on the fastest route (8,937 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tokyo from Shiraz?

Tokyo is to the north-east of Shiraz, at an initial bearing of 59°.

How long is the flight from Shiraz to Tokyo?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 24 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.