Driving from Mashhad to Shiraz
Shiraz lies 994 km (617 mi) south-west of Mashhad, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 15 h 9 min without stops, over roughly 1,212 km (753 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Mashhad | Shiraz | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Iran | Iran |
| Population | 2.3 million | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 980 m (3,215 ft) | 1,545 m (5,069 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3:30 (Asia/Tehran) | UTC+3:30 (Asia/Tehran) |
Where to book car hire from Mashhad to Shiraz
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Staying in Shiraz
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Common questions
How far is Shiraz from Mashhad?
994 km (617 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Mashhad; by road roughly 1,212 km (753 mi).
How long does it take to get from Mashhad to Shiraz by car?
About 15 h 9 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mashhad and Shiraz?
No, both are on Asia/Tehran at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.