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Distance from Tehran to Adelaide

Straight line

11,945 km
7,422 mi · 6,450 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 15 h 26 min

Direction

ESE 121°
initial bearing

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How far is Tehran from Adelaide?

Tehran (Iran) and Adelaide (Australia) are very far apart: 11,945 km in a straight line, that is 7,422 miles or 6,450 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Tehran and Adelaide, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Tehran, Adelaide lies to the south-east (initial bearing 121°). The route crosses from Iran into Australia. The halfway point is at 0.5286°, 95.2682°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 26 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Tehran from Adelaide?

The straight-line distance between Tehran and Adelaide is 11,945 km (7,422 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Adelaide from Tehran?

Adelaide is to the south-east of Tehran, at an initial bearing of 121°.

How long is the flight from Tehran to Adelaide?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 26 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.