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Distance from Adelaide to Tehran

Straight line

11,945 km
7,422 mi · 6,450 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 15 h 26 min

Direction

WNW 302°
initial bearing

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How far is Adelaide from Tehran?

Adelaide (Australia) and Tehran (Iran) are very far apart: 11,945 km in a straight line, that is 7,422 miles or 6,450 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Adelaide and Tehran, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Adelaide, Tehran lies to the north-west (initial bearing 302°). The route crosses from Australia into Iran. The halfway point is at 0.5286°, 95.2682°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 26 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Adelaide from Tehran?

The straight-line distance between Adelaide and Tehran is 11,945 km (7,422 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Tehran from Adelaide?

Tehran is to the north-west of Adelaide, at an initial bearing of 302°.

How long is the flight from Adelaide to Tehran?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 26 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.