Distance from Preston to Tehran
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How far is Preston from Tehran?
Preston (United Kingdom) and Tehran (Iran) are very far apart: 4,596 km in a straight line, that is 2,856 miles or 2,481 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Preston, Tehran lies to the east (initial bearing 93°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into Iran. The halfway point is at 47.9531°, 28.9590°.
A direct flight would take about 6 h 15 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Preston
- Preston – Blackpool 23 km
- Preston – Liverpool 43 km
- Preston – Manchester 44 km
- Preston – Birkenhead 46 km
- Preston – Bradford 63 km
- Preston – Leeds 76 km
- Preston – Stoke-on-Trent 91 km
- Preston – Sheffield 92 km
- Preston – Derby 124 km
Other distances from Tehran
- Tehran – Karaj 42 km
- Tehran – Isfahan 339 km
- Tehran – Tabriz 528 km
- Tehran – Baku 538 km
- Tehran – Basrah 669 km
- Tehran – Shiraz 684 km
- Tehran – Baghdad 694 km
- Tehran – Mashhad 736 km
- Tehran – Mosul 750 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Preston from Tehran?
The straight-line distance between Preston and Tehran is 4,596 km (2,856 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Tehran from Preston?
Tehran is to the east of Preston, at an initial bearing of 93°.
How long is the flight from Preston to Tehran?
A direct flight would take about 6 h 15 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.