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Distance from Tehran to Shiraz

Straight line

683 km
424 mi · 369 NM

By road

839 km
521 mi

Travel time

9 h 22 min
flight ≈ 1 h 21 min

Direction

S 171°
initial bearing

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How far is Tehran from Shiraz?

Tehran (Iran) and Shiraz (Iran) are quite far apart: 683 km in a straight line, that is 424 miles or 369 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tehran to Shiraz is 839 km (521 miles), about 9 h 22 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Tehran, Shiraz lies to the south (initial bearing 171°). Both cities are in Iran. The halfway point is at 32.6536°, 51.9952°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 21 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 Tehran from Shiraz?

By road it is 839 km (521 miles) from Tehran to Shiraz; in a straight line it is 683 km (424 miles).

How long is the drive from Tehran to Shiraz?

About 9 h 22 min on the fastest route (839 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shiraz from Tehran?

Shiraz is to the south of Tehran, at an initial bearing of 171°.

How long is the flight from Tehran to Shiraz?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 21 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.