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Distance from Datong to Tehran

Straight line

5,354 km
3,327 mi · 2,891 NM

By road

6,509 km
4,045 mi

Travel time

77 h 34 min
flight ≈ 7 h 12 min

Direction

WNW 286°
initial bearing

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How far is Datong from Tehran?

Datong (China) and Tehran (Iran) are very far apart: 5,354 km in a straight line, that is 3,327 miles or 2,891 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Datong to Tehran is 6,509 km (4,045 miles), about 77 h 34 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 22% longer than the straight line.

From Datong, Tehran lies to the west (initial bearing 286°). The route crosses from China into Iran. The halfway point is at 42.2155°, 81.3300°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 12 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 Datong from Tehran?

By road it is 6,509 km (4,045 miles) from Datong to Tehran; in a straight line it is 5,354 km (3,327 miles).

How long is the drive from Datong to Tehran?

About 77 h 34 min on the fastest route (6,509 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tehran from Datong?

Tehran is to the west of Datong, at an initial bearing of 286°.

How long is the flight from Datong to Tehran?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 12 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.