Distance from London to Tehran
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How far is London from Tehran?
London (United Kingdom) and Tehran (Iran) are very far apart: 4,408 km in a straight line, that is 2,739 miles or 2,380 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, London to Tehran is 5,444 km (3,383 miles), about 59 h 20 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.
From London, Tehran lies to the east (initial bearing 93°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into Iran. The halfway point is at 46.5437°, 29.3021°.
A direct flight would take about 6 h 1 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 London
- London – City of Westminster 1 km
- London – Islington 3 km
- London – Archway 7 km
- London – Bexley 20 km
- London – Luton 46 km
- London – Southend-on-Sea 58 km
- London – Reading 59 km
- London – Milton Keynes 73 km
- London – Northampton 97 km
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 London from Tehran?
By road it is 5,444 km (3,383 miles) from London to Tehran; in a straight line it is 4,408 km (2,739 miles).
How long is the drive from London to Tehran?
About 59 h 20 min on the fastest route (5,444 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Tehran from London?
Tehran is to the east of London, at an initial bearing of 93°.
How long is the flight from London to Tehran?
A direct flight would take about 6 h 1 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.