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Distance from Xi’an to Mashhad

Straight line

4,447 km
2,763 mi · 2,401 NM

By road

5,723 km
3,556 mi

Travel time

66 h 47 min
flight ≈ 6 h 4 min

Direction

WNW 288°
initial bearing

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How far is Xi’an from Mashhad?

Xi’an (China) and Mashhad (Iran) are very far apart: 4,447 km in a straight line, that is 2,763 miles or 2,401 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Xi’an to Mashhad is 5,723 km (3,556 miles), about 66 h 47 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 29% longer than the straight line.

From Xi’an, Mashhad lies to the west (initial bearing 288°). The route crosses from China into Iran. The halfway point is at 37.9126°, 84.5828°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 4 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 Xi’an from Mashhad?

By road it is 5,723 km (3,556 miles) from Xi’an to Mashhad; in a straight line it is 4,447 km (2,763 miles).

How long is the drive from Xi’an to Mashhad?

About 66 h 47 min on the fastest route (5,723 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Mashhad from Xi’an?

Mashhad is to the west of Xi’an, at an initial bearing of 288°.

How long is the flight from Xi’an to Mashhad?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 4 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.