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Distance from Samsun to Tehran

Straight line

1,452 km
902 mi · 784 NM

By road

1,757 km
1,092 mi

Travel time

21 h 32 min
flight ≈ 2 h 19 min

Direction

ESE 110°
initial bearing

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How far is Samsun from Tehran?

Samsun (Türkiye) and Tehran (Iran) are quite far apart: 1,452 km in a straight line, that is 902 miles or 784 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Samsun to Tehran is 1,757 km (1,092 miles), about 21 h 32 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Samsun, Tehran lies to the east (initial bearing 110°). The route crosses from Türkiye into Iran. The halfway point is at 38.7295°, 44.1730°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 19 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 Samsun from Tehran?

By road it is 1,757 km (1,092 miles) from Samsun to Tehran; in a straight line it is 1,452 km (902 miles).

How long is the drive from Samsun to Tehran?

About 21 h 32 min on the fastest route (1,757 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tehran from Samsun?

Tehran is to the east of Samsun, at an initial bearing of 110°.

How long is the flight from Samsun to Tehran?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 19 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.