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Distance from Brooklyn to Tehran

Straight line

9,881 km
6,140 mi · 5,335 NM

By road

6,572 km
4,083 mi

Travel time

70 h 52 min
flight ≈ 12 h 51 min

Direction

NE 41°
initial bearing

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How far is Brooklyn from Tehran?

Brooklyn (United States) and Tehran (Iran) are very far apart: 9,881 km in a straight line, that is 6,140 miles or 5,335 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Brooklyn to Tehran is 6,572 km (4,083 miles), about 70 h 52 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Brooklyn, Tehran lies to the north-east (initial bearing 41°). The route crosses from United States into Iran. The halfway point is at 59.6736°, -7.4954°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 51 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 Brooklyn from Tehran?

By road it is 6,572 km (4,083 miles) from Brooklyn to Tehran; in a straight line it is 9,881 km (6,140 miles).

How long is the drive from Brooklyn to Tehran?

About 70 h 52 min on the fastest route (6,572 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tehran from Brooklyn?

Tehran is to the north-east of Brooklyn, at an initial bearing of 41°.

How long is the flight from Brooklyn to Tehran?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 51 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.