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Distance from Lisbon to Tehran

Straight line

5,287 km
3,285 mi · 2,855 NM

By road

6,530 km
4,058 mi

Travel time

70 h 26 min
flight ≈ 7 h 6 min

Direction

ENE 74°
initial bearing

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How far is Lisbon from Tehran?

Lisbon (Portugal) and Tehran (Iran) are very far apart: 5,287 km in a straight line, that is 3,285 miles or 2,855 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lisbon to Tehran is 6,530 km (4,058 miles), about 70 h 26 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Lisbon, Tehran lies to the east (initial bearing 74°). The route crosses from Portugal into Iran. The halfway point is at 41.3170°, 21.8140°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 6 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 Lisbon from Tehran?

By road it is 6,530 km (4,058 miles) from Lisbon to Tehran; in a straight line it is 5,287 km (3,285 miles).

How long is the drive from Lisbon to Tehran?

About 70 h 26 min on the fastest route (6,530 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tehran from Lisbon?

Tehran is to the east of Lisbon, at an initial bearing of 74°.

How long is the flight from Lisbon to Tehran?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 6 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.