Distance from Gelsenkirchen to Tehran
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How far is Gelsenkirchen from Tehran?
Gelsenkirchen (Germany) and Tehran (Iran) are very far apart: 3,909 km in a straight line, that is 2,429 miles or 2,111 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Gelsenkirchen to Tehran is 4,917 km (3,055 miles), about 53 h 18 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.
From Gelsenkirchen, Tehran lies to the east (initial bearing 99°). The route crosses from Germany into Iran. The halfway point is at 45.7564°, 32.3421°.
A direct flight would take about 5 h 23 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Gelsenkirchen
Other distances from Tehran
- Tehran – Karaj 42 km
- Tehran – Isfahan 339 km
- Tehran – Tabriz 528 km
- Tehran – Baku 538 km
- Tehran – Basrah 669 km
- Tehran – Shiraz 684 km
- Tehran – Baghdad 694 km
- Tehran – Mashhad 736 km
- Tehran – Mosul 750 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Gelsenkirchen from Tehran?
By road it is 4,917 km (3,055 miles) from Gelsenkirchen to Tehran; in a straight line it is 3,909 km (2,429 miles).
How long is the drive from Gelsenkirchen to Tehran?
About 53 h 18 min on the fastest route (4,917 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Tehran from Gelsenkirchen?
Tehran is to the east of Gelsenkirchen, at an initial bearing of 99°.
How long is the flight from Gelsenkirchen to Tehran?
A direct flight would take about 5 h 23 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.