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Distance from Busan to Tehran

Straight line

6,847 km
4,255 mi · 3,697 NM

By road

8,397 km
5,218 mi

Travel time

109 h 58 min
flight ≈ 9 h 4 min

Direction

WNW 295°
initial bearing

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How far is Busan from Tehran?

Busan (South Korea) and Tehran (Iran) are very far apart: 6,847 km in a straight line, that is 4,255 miles or 3,697 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Busan to Tehran is 8,397 km (5,218 miles), about 109 h 58 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Busan, Tehran lies to the north-west (initial bearing 295°). The route crosses from South Korea into Iran. The halfway point is at 42.3606°, 90.3951°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 4 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 Busan from Tehran?

By road it is 8,397 km (5,218 miles) from Busan to Tehran; in a straight line it is 6,847 km (4,255 miles).

How long is the drive from Busan to Tehran?

About 109 h 58 min on the fastest route (8,397 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tehran from Busan?

Tehran is to the north-west of Busan, at an initial bearing of 295°.

How long is the flight from Busan to Tehran?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 4 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.