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Distance from Lijiang to Tehran

Straight line

4,700 km
2,920 mi · 2,538 NM

By road

6,902 km
4,289 mi

Travel time

83 h 58 min
flight ≈ 6 h 23 min

Direction

WNW 295°
initial bearing

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How far is Lijiang from Tehran?

Lijiang (China) and Tehran (Iran) are very far apart: 4,700 km in a straight line, that is 2,920 miles or 2,538 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lijiang to Tehran is 6,902 km (4,289 miles), about 83 h 58 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 47% longer than the straight line.

From Lijiang, Tehran lies to the north-west (initial bearing 295°). The route crosses from China into Iran. The halfway point is at 33.7035°, 77.0395°.

A direct flight would take about 6 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.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Lijiang from Tehran?

By road it is 6,902 km (4,289 miles) from Lijiang to Tehran; in a straight line it is 4,700 km (2,920 miles).

How long is the drive from Lijiang to Tehran?

About 83 h 58 min on the fastest route (6,902 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tehran from Lijiang?

Tehran is to the north-west of Lijiang, at an initial bearing of 295°.

How long is the flight from Lijiang to Tehran?

A direct flight would take about 6 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.