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Distance from Birmingham to Tehran

Straight line

4,534 km
2,818 mi · 2,448 NM

By road

5,641 km
3,505 mi

Travel time

61 h 14 min
flight ≈ 6 h 10 min

Direction

E 93°
initial bearing

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How far is Birmingham from Tehran?

Birmingham (United Kingdom) and Tehran (Iran) are very far apart: 4,534 km in a straight line, that is 2,818 miles or 2,448 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Birmingham to Tehran is 5,641 km (3,505 miles), about 61 h 14 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Birmingham, Tehran lies to the east (initial bearing 93°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into Iran. The halfway point is at 47.2322°, 28.8655°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 10 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 Birmingham from Tehran?

By road it is 5,641 km (3,505 miles) from Birmingham to Tehran; in a straight line it is 4,534 km (2,818 miles).

How long is the drive from Birmingham to Tehran?

About 61 h 14 min on the fastest route (5,641 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tehran from Birmingham?

Tehran is to the east of Birmingham, at an initial bearing of 93°.

How long is the flight from Birmingham to Tehran?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 10 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.