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Distance from San Jose to Tehran

Straight line

11,889 km
7,387 mi · 6,419 NM

By road

6,572 km
4,083 mi

Travel time

70 h 52 min
flight ≈ 15 h 22 min

Direction

N 6°
initial bearing

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How far is San Jose from Tehran?

San Jose (United States) and Tehran (Iran) are very far apart: 11,889 km in a straight line, that is 7,387 miles or 6,419 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, San Jose to Tehran is 6,572 km (4,083 miles), about 70 h 52 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From San Jose, Tehran lies to the north (initial bearing 6°). The route crosses from United States into Iran. The halfway point is at 85.4248°, -24.9194°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 22 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 San Jose from Tehran?

By road it is 6,572 km (4,083 miles) from San Jose to Tehran; in a straight line it is 11,889 km (7,387 miles).

How long is the drive from San Jose to Tehran?

About 70 h 52 min on the fastest route (6,572 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tehran from San Jose?

Tehran is to the north of San Jose, at an initial bearing of 6°.

How long is the flight from San Jose to Tehran?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 22 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.