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Distance from Shiyan to Tehran

Straight line

5,399 km
3,355 mi · 2,915 NM

By road

6,834 km
4,246 mi

Travel time

80 h 42 min
flight ≈ 7 h 15 min

Direction

WNW 291°
initial bearing

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How far is Shiyan from Tehran?

Shiyan (China) and Tehran (Iran) are very far apart: 5,399 km in a straight line, that is 3,355 miles or 2,915 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shiyan to Tehran is 6,834 km (4,246 miles), about 80 h 42 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Shiyan, Tehran lies to the west (initial bearing 291°). The route crosses from China into Iran. The halfway point is at 38.0011°, 81.6893°.

A direct flight would take about 7 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 Shiyan from Tehran?

By road it is 6,834 km (4,246 miles) from Shiyan to Tehran; in a straight line it is 5,399 km (3,355 miles).

How long is the drive from Shiyan to Tehran?

About 80 h 42 min on the fastest route (6,834 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tehran from Shiyan?

Tehran is to the west of Shiyan, at an initial bearing of 291°.

How long is the flight from Shiyan to Tehran?

A direct flight would take about 7 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.