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Distance from Marseille to Tehran

Straight line

3,997 km
2,484 mi · 2,158 NM

By road

4,917 km
3,055 mi

Travel time

53 h 38 min
flight ≈ 5 h 30 min

Direction

E 86°
initial bearing

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How far is Marseille from Tehran?

Marseille (France) and Tehran (Iran) are very far apart: 3,997 km in a straight line, that is 2,484 miles or 2,158 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Marseille to Tehran is 4,917 km (3,055 miles), about 53 h 38 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Marseille, Tehran lies to the east (initial bearing 86°). The route crosses from France into Iran. The halfway point is at 41.8375°, 29.7342°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 30 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 Marseille from Tehran?

By road it is 4,917 km (3,055 miles) from Marseille to Tehran; in a straight line it is 3,997 km (2,484 miles).

How long is the drive from Marseille to Tehran?

About 53 h 38 min on the fastest route (4,917 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tehran from Marseille?

Tehran is to the east of Marseille, at an initial bearing of 86°.

How long is the flight from Marseille to Tehran?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 30 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.