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Distance from Tokyo to Shiraz

Straight line

7,927 km
4,925 mi · 4,280 NM

By road

8,901 km
5,531 mi

Travel time

116 h 29 min
flight ≈ 10 h 24 min

Direction

WNW 293°
initial bearing

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How far is Tokyo from Shiraz?

Tokyo (Japan) and Shiraz (Iran) 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, Tokyo to Shiraz is 8,901 km (5,531 miles), about 116 h 29 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 12% longer than the straight line.

From Tokyo, Shiraz lies to the north-west (initial bearing 293°). The route crosses from Japan into Iran. 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 Tokyo from Shiraz?

By road it is 8,901 km (5,531 miles) from Tokyo to Shiraz; in a straight line it is 7,927 km (4,925 miles).

How long is the drive from Tokyo to Shiraz?

About 116 h 29 min on the fastest route (8,901 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shiraz from Tokyo?

Shiraz is to the north-west of Tokyo, at an initial bearing of 293°.

How long is the flight from Tokyo to Shiraz?

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.