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Distance from Foshan to Tehran

Straight line

6,056 km
3,763 mi · 3,270 NM

By road

8,000 km
4,971 mi

Travel time

94 h 53 min
flight ≈ 8 h 4 min

Direction

WNW 298°
initial bearing

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How far is Foshan from Tehran?

Foshan (China) and Tehran (Iran) are very far apart: 6,056 km in a straight line, that is 3,763 miles or 3,270 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Foshan to Tehran is 8,000 km (4,971 miles), about 94 h 53 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 32% longer than the straight line.

From Foshan, Tehran lies to the north-west (initial bearing 298°). The route crosses from China into Iran. The halfway point is at 33.2191°, 84.4129°.

A direct flight would take about 8 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 Foshan from Tehran?

By road it is 8,000 km (4,971 miles) from Foshan to Tehran; in a straight line it is 6,056 km (3,763 miles).

How long is the drive from Foshan to Tehran?

About 94 h 53 min on the fastest route (8,000 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tehran from Foshan?

Tehran is to the north-west of Foshan, at an initial bearing of 298°.

How long is the flight from Foshan to Tehran?

A direct flight would take about 8 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.