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Distance from Mersin to Tehran

Straight line

1,511 km
939 mi · 816 NM

By road

1,892 km
1,176 mi

Travel time

21 h 55 min
flight ≈ 2 h 23 min

Direction

E 90°
initial bearing

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How far is Mersin from Tehran?

Mersin (Türkiye) and Tehran (Iran) are quite far apart: 1,511 km in a straight line, that is 939 miles or 816 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Mersin to Tehran is 1,892 km (1,176 miles), about 21 h 55 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Mersin, Tehran lies to the east (initial bearing 90°). The route crosses from Türkiye into Iran. The halfway point is at 36.5477°, 43.0906°.

A direct flight would take about 2 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 Mersin from Tehran?

By road it is 1,892 km (1,176 miles) from Mersin to Tehran; in a straight line it is 1,511 km (939 miles).

How long is the drive from Mersin to Tehran?

About 21 h 55 min on the fastest route (1,892 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tehran from Mersin?

Tehran is to the east of Mersin, at an initial bearing of 90°.

How long is the flight from Mersin to Tehran?

A direct flight would take about 2 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.