Distance from Xi’an to Shiraz
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How far is Xi’an from Shiraz?
Xi’an (China) and Shiraz (Iran) are very far apart: 5,290 km in a straight line, that is 3,287 miles or 2,857 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Xi’an to Shiraz is 7,022 km (4,363 miles), about 82 h 42 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 33% longer than the straight line.
From Xi’an, Shiraz lies to the west (initial bearing 281°). The route crosses from China into Iran. The halfway point is at 35.2660°, 79.9529°.
A direct flight would take about 7 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.
Other distances from Xi’an
- Xi’an – Xianyang 23 km
- Xi’an – Shiyan 248 km
- Xi’an – Tianshui 294 km
- Xi’an – Luoyang 327 km
- Xi’an – Zhengzhou 436 km
- Xi’an – Xuchang 455 km
- Xi’an – Nanchong 468 km
- Xi’an – Lanzhou 504 km
- Xi’an – Taiyuan 517 km
Other distances from Shiraz
- Shiraz – Isfahan 348 km
- Shiraz – Basrah 468 km
- Shiraz – Sharjah 554 km
- Shiraz – Dubai 574 km
- Shiraz – Tehran 684 km
- Shiraz – Karaj 707 km
- Shiraz – Riyadh 793 km
- Shiraz – Baghdad 875 km
- Shiraz – Mashhad 993 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Xi’an from Shiraz?
By road it is 7,022 km (4,363 miles) from Xi’an to Shiraz; in a straight line it is 5,290 km (3,287 miles).
How long is the drive from Xi’an to Shiraz?
About 82 h 42 min on the fastest route (7,022 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Shiraz from Xi’an?
Shiraz is to the west of Xi’an, at an initial bearing of 281°.
How long is the flight from Xi’an to Shiraz?
A direct flight would take about 7 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.