Distance from Herāt to Mazār-e Sharīf
Estimates: a direct flight at 820 km/h plus 45 min; car at 75 km/h over road distance, which is never a straight line.
You will descend 561 metres: Mazār-e Sharīf sits at 365 m.
Herat, also written as Harat or Hirat, and historically known as Haraiva, Horeiva and Hires, is a major city in western Afghanistan, serving as the capital of Herat Province and the Herat District. With an estimated p…
Mazar-i-Sharif or Mazar-e-Sharif is a city in northern Afghanistan, serving as the capital and largest city of Balkh Province. It has 12 city districts (nahias) and an estimated population of 568,013 people. Hafiz Abd…
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometres from Herāt to Mazār-e Sharīf?
It is 516 km in a straight line from Herāt to Mazār-e Sharīf. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from Herāt to Mazār-e Sharīf?
A direct flight takes about 1 h 23 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from Herāt to Mazār-e Sharīf?
Around 8 h 36 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.