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Distance from Recife to Tehran

Straight line

10,198 km
6,337 mi · 5,507 NM

By road

6,665 km
4,142 mi

Travel time

72 h 24 min
flight ≈ 13 h 15 min

Direction

NE 54°
initial bearing

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How far is Recife from Tehran?

Recife (Brazil) and Tehran (Iran) are very far apart: 10,198 km in a straight line, that is 6,337 miles or 5,507 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Recife to Tehran is 6,665 km (4,142 miles), about 72 h 24 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Recife, Tehran lies to the north-east (initial bearing 54°). The route crosses from Brazil into Iran. The halfway point is at 18.5598°, 2.9805°.

A direct flight would take about 13 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.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Recife from Tehran?

By road it is 6,665 km (4,142 miles) from Recife to Tehran; in a straight line it is 10,198 km (6,337 miles).

How long is the drive from Recife to Tehran?

About 72 h 24 min on the fastest route (6,665 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tehran from Recife?

Tehran is to the north-east of Recife, at an initial bearing of 54°.

How long is the flight from Recife to Tehran?

A direct flight would take about 13 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.