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Distance from Nicosia to Tehran

Straight line

1,638 km
1,018 mi · 885 NM

By road

2,140 km
1,330 mi

Travel time

27 h 4 min
flight ≈ 2 h 33 min

Direction

E 83°
initial bearing

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How far is Nicosia from Tehran?

Nicosia (Cyprus) and Tehran (Iran) are quite far apart: 1,638 km in a straight line, that is 1,018 miles or 885 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Nicosia to Tehran is 2,140 km (1,330 miles), about 27 h 4 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 31% longer than the straight line.

From Nicosia, Tehran lies to the east (initial bearing 83°). The route crosses from Cyprus into Iran. The halfway point is at 35.7730°, 42.3635°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 33 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 Nicosia from Tehran?

By road it is 2,140 km (1,330 miles) from Nicosia to Tehran; in a straight line it is 1,638 km (1,018 miles).

How long is the drive from Nicosia to Tehran?

About 27 h 4 min on the fastest route (2,140 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tehran from Nicosia?

Tehran is to the east of Nicosia, at an initial bearing of 83°.

How long is the flight from Nicosia to Tehran?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 33 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.