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Distance from Aachen to Tehran

Straight line

3,968 km
2,466 mi · 2,142 NM

By road

4,928 km
3,062 mi

Travel time

53 h 18 min
flight ≈ 5 h 28 min

Direction

E 97°
initial bearing

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How far is Aachen from Tehran?

Aachen (Germany) and Tehran (Iran) are very far apart: 3,968 km in a straight line, that is 2,466 miles or 2,142 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Aachen to Tehran is 4,928 km (3,062 miles), about 53 h 18 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Aachen, Tehran lies to the east (initial bearing 97°). The route crosses from Germany into Iran. The halfway point is at 45.4990°, 31.7285°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 28 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 Aachen from Tehran?

By road it is 4,928 km (3,062 miles) from Aachen to Tehran; in a straight line it is 3,968 km (2,466 miles).

How long is the drive from Aachen to Tehran?

About 53 h 18 min on the fastest route (4,928 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tehran from Aachen?

Tehran is to the east of Aachen, at an initial bearing of 97°.

How long is the flight from Aachen to Tehran?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 28 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.