Distance from Balkh to Herāt
How far is it from Balkh to Herāt? About 312 mi in a straight line and 381 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
Balkh and Herāt are about 312 mi (502 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 381 mi (613 km), a drive of about 6 hr 27 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 1 hr 4 min.
| Straight-line distance | 312 mi / 502 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 381 mi / 613 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 6 hr 27 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 1 hr 4 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $48 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 35.575, 64.513 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Balkh to Herāt is about 312 mi (502 km) in a straight line, and roughly 381 mi (613 km) by road.