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Distance from Pretoria to Tehran

Straight line

7,226 km
4,490 mi · 3,902 NM

By road

1,379 km
857 mi

Travel time

28 h 28 min
flight ≈ 9 h 32 min

Direction

NNE 21°
initial bearing

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How far is Pretoria from Tehran?

Pretoria (South Africa) and Tehran (Iran) are very far apart: 7,226 km in a straight line, that is 4,490 miles or 3,902 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Pretoria to Tehran is 1,379 km (857 miles), about 28 h 28 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Pretoria, Tehran lies to the north (initial bearing 21°). The route crosses from South Africa into Iran. The halfway point is at 5.0780°, 39.1955°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 32 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 Pretoria from Tehran?

By road it is 1,379 km (857 miles) from Pretoria to Tehran; in a straight line it is 7,226 km (4,490 miles).

How long is the drive from Pretoria to Tehran?

About 28 h 28 min on the fastest route (1,379 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tehran from Pretoria?

Tehran is to the north of Pretoria, at an initial bearing of 21°.

How long is the flight from Pretoria to Tehran?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 32 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.