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Distance from Kaohsiung to Tehran

Straight line

6,724 km
4,178 mi · 3,631 NM

By road

8,218 km
5,106 mi

Travel time

96 h 30 min
flight ≈ 8 h 54 min

Direction

WNW 299°
initial bearing

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How far is Kaohsiung from Tehran?

Kaohsiung (Taiwan) and Tehran (Iran) are very far apart: 6,724 km in a straight line, that is 4,178 miles or 3,631 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kaohsiung to Tehran is 8,218 km (5,106 miles), about 96 h 30 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 22% longer than the straight line.

From Kaohsiung, Tehran lies to the north-west (initial bearing 299°). The route crosses from Taiwan into Iran. The halfway point is at 34.0516°, 88.3788°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 54 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 Kaohsiung from Tehran?

By road it is 8,218 km (5,106 miles) from Kaohsiung to Tehran; in a straight line it is 6,724 km (4,178 miles).

How long is the drive from Kaohsiung to Tehran?

About 96 h 30 min on the fastest route (8,218 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tehran from Kaohsiung?

Tehran is to the north-west of Kaohsiung, at an initial bearing of 299°.

How long is the flight from Kaohsiung to Tehran?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 54 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.