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Distance from Sheffield to Tehran

Straight line

4,511 km
2,803 mi · 2,436 NM

By road

5,709 km
3,548 mi

Travel time

62 h 4 min
flight ≈ 6 h 8 min

Direction

E 94°
initial bearing

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How far is Sheffield from Tehran?

Sheffield (United Kingdom) and Tehran (Iran) are very far apart: 4,511 km in a straight line, that is 2,803 miles or 2,436 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sheffield to Tehran is 5,709 km (3,548 miles), about 62 h 4 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Sheffield, Tehran lies to the east (initial bearing 94°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into Iran. The halfway point is at 47.6182°, 29.3326°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 8 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 Sheffield from Tehran?

By road it is 5,709 km (3,548 miles) from Sheffield to Tehran; in a straight line it is 4,511 km (2,803 miles).

How long is the drive from Sheffield to Tehran?

About 62 h 4 min on the fastest route (5,709 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tehran from Sheffield?

Tehran is to the east of Sheffield, at an initial bearing of 94°.

How long is the flight from Sheffield to Tehran?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 8 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.