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Distance from Tarsus to Tehran

Straight line

1,489 km
925 mi · 804 NM

By road

1,866 km
1,160 mi

Travel time

21 h 38 min
flight ≈ 2 h 22 min

Direction

E 90°
initial bearing

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How far is Tarsus from Tehran?

Tarsus (Türkiye) and Tehran (Iran) are quite far apart: 1,489 km in a straight line, that is 925 miles or 804 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tarsus to Tehran is 1,866 km (1,160 miles), about 21 h 38 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Tarsus, Tehran lies to the east (initial bearing 90°). The route crosses from Türkiye into Iran. The halfway point is at 36.5918°, 43.2224°.

A direct flight would take about 2 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 Tarsus from Tehran?

By road it is 1,866 km (1,160 miles) from Tarsus to Tehran; in a straight line it is 1,489 km (925 miles).

How long is the drive from Tarsus to Tehran?

About 21 h 38 min on the fastest route (1,866 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tehran from Tarsus?

Tehran is to the east of Tarsus, at an initial bearing of 90°.

How long is the flight from Tarsus to Tehran?

A direct flight would take about 2 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.