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Distance from Medellín to Tehran

Straight line

12,798 km
7,952 mi · 6,910 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 16 h 30 min

Direction

NE 46°
initial bearing

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How far is Medellín from Tehran?

Medellín (Colombia) and Tehran (Iran) are very far apart: 12,798 km in a straight line, that is 7,952 miles or 6,910 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Medellín, Tehran lies to the north-east (initial bearing 46°). The route crosses from Colombia into Iran. The halfway point is at 40.0932°, -23.4877°.

A direct flight would take about 16 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 Medellín from Tehran?

The straight-line distance between Medellín and Tehran is 12,798 km (7,952 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Tehran from Medellín?

Tehran is to the north-east of Medellín, at an initial bearing of 46°.

How long is the flight from Medellín to Tehran?

A direct flight would take about 16 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.