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Distance from Erfurt to Tehran

Straight line

3,628 km
2,254 mi · 1,959 NM

By road

4,600 km
2,858 mi

Travel time

50 h 28 min
flight ≈ 5 h 2 min

Direction

ESE 102°
initial bearing

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How far is Erfurt from Tehran?

Erfurt (Germany) and Tehran (Iran) are very far apart: 3,628 km in a straight line, that is 2,254 miles or 1,959 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Erfurt to Tehran is 4,600 km (2,858 miles), about 50 h 28 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Erfurt, Tehran lies to the east (initial bearing 102°). The route crosses from Germany into Iran. The halfway point is at 45.1221°, 33.8933°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 2 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 Erfurt from Tehran?

By road it is 4,600 km (2,858 miles) from Erfurt to Tehran; in a straight line it is 3,628 km (2,254 miles).

How long is the drive from Erfurt to Tehran?

About 50 h 28 min on the fastest route (4,600 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tehran from Erfurt?

Tehran is to the east of Erfurt, at an initial bearing of 102°.

How long is the flight from Erfurt to Tehran?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 2 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.