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Distance from Kanpur to Tehran

Straight line

2,931 km
1,821 mi · 1,582 NM

By road

3,847 km
2,391 mi

Travel time

48 h 31 min
flight ≈ 4 h 10 min

Direction

WNW 298°
initial bearing

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How far is Kanpur from Tehran?

Kanpur (India) and Tehran (Iran) are very far apart: 2,931 km in a straight line, that is 1,821 miles or 1,582 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kanpur to Tehran is 3,847 km (2,391 miles), about 48 h 31 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 31% longer than the straight line.

From Kanpur, Tehran lies to the north-west (initial bearing 298°). The route crosses from India into Iran. The halfway point is at 31.8998°, 66.6046°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 10 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 Kanpur from Tehran?

By road it is 3,847 km (2,391 miles) from Kanpur to Tehran; in a straight line it is 2,931 km (1,821 miles).

How long is the drive from Kanpur to Tehran?

About 48 h 31 min on the fastest route (3,847 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tehran from Kanpur?

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

How long is the flight from Kanpur to Tehran?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 10 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.