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Distance from Tehran to Aachen

Straight line

3,968 km
2,466 mi · 2,142 NM

By road

4,929 km
3,062 mi

Travel time

53 h 14 min
flight ≈ 5 h 28 min

Direction

NW 309°
initial bearing

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How far is Tehran from Aachen?

Tehran (Iran) and Aachen (Germany) are very far apart: 3,968 km in a straight line, that is 2,466 miles or 2,142 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tehran to Aachen is 4,929 km (3,062 miles), about 53 h 14 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Tehran, Aachen lies to the north-west (initial bearing 309°). The route crosses from Iran into Germany. The halfway point is at 45.4990°, 31.7285°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 28 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 Tehran from Aachen?

By road it is 4,929 km (3,062 miles) from Tehran to Aachen; in a straight line it is 3,968 km (2,466 miles).

How long is the drive from Tehran to Aachen?

About 53 h 14 min on the fastest route (4,929 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Aachen from Tehran?

Aachen is to the north-west of Tehran, at an initial bearing of 309°.

How long is the flight from Tehran to Aachen?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 28 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.