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Distance from Tehran to Alexandria

Straight line

2,402 km
1,493 mi · 1,297 NM

By road

3,080 km
1,914 mi

Travel time

37 h 9 min
flight ≈ 3 h 30 min

Direction

WNW 301°
initial bearing

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How far is Tehran from Alexandria?

Tehran (Iran) and Alexandria (Romania) are quite far apart: 2,402 km in a straight line, that is 1,493 miles or 1,297 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tehran to Alexandria is 3,080 km (1,914 miles), about 37 h 9 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 28% longer than the straight line.

From Tehran, Alexandria lies to the north-west (initial bearing 301°). The route crosses from Iran into Romania. The halfway point is at 40.5745°, 39.1799°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 30 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 Alexandria?

By road it is 3,080 km (1,914 miles) from Tehran to Alexandria; in a straight line it is 2,402 km (1,493 miles).

How long is the drive from Tehran to Alexandria?

About 37 h 9 min on the fastest route (3,080 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Alexandria from Tehran?

Alexandria is to the north-west of Tehran, at an initial bearing of 301°.

How long is the flight from Tehran to Alexandria?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 30 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.