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Distance from Ploiești to Tehran

Straight line

2,378 km
1,477 mi · 1,284 NM

By road

3,173 km
1,972 mi

Travel time

38 h 11 min
flight ≈ 3 h 28 min

Direction

ESE 107°
initial bearing

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How far is Ploiești from Tehran?

Ploiești (Romania) and Tehran (Iran) are quite far apart: 2,378 km in a straight line, that is 1,477 miles or 1,284 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Ploiești to Tehran is 3,173 km (1,972 miles), about 38 h 11 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 33% longer than the straight line.

From Ploiești, Tehran lies to the east (initial bearing 107°). The route crosses from Romania into Iran. The halfway point is at 41.0206°, 39.6063°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 28 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 Ploiești from Tehran?

By road it is 3,173 km (1,972 miles) from Ploiești to Tehran; in a straight line it is 2,378 km (1,477 miles).

How long is the drive from Ploiești to Tehran?

About 38 h 11 min on the fastest route (3,173 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tehran from Ploiești?

Tehran is to the east of Ploiești, at an initial bearing of 107°.

How long is the flight from Ploiești to Tehran?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 28 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.