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Distance from Shiraz to Van

Straight line

1,296 km
806 mi · 700 NM

By road

1,616 km
1,004 mi

Travel time

19 h 10 min
flight ≈ 2 h 7 min

Direction

NW 322°
initial bearing

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How far is Shiraz from Van?

Shiraz (Iran) and Van (Türkiye) are quite far apart: 1,296 km in a straight line, that is 806 miles or 700 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shiraz to Van is 1,616 km (1,004 miles), about 19 h 10 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Shiraz, Van lies to the north-west (initial bearing 322°). The route crosses from Iran into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 34.1370°, 48.1978°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 7 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 Van?

By road it is 1,616 km (1,004 miles) from Shiraz to Van; in a straight line it is 1,296 km (806 miles).

How long is the drive from Shiraz to Van?

About 19 h 10 min on the fastest route (1,616 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Van from Shiraz?

Van is to the north-west of Shiraz, at an initial bearing of 322°.

How long is the flight from Shiraz to Van?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 7 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.