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Distance from Tehran to Busan

Straight line

6,847 km
4,255 mi · 3,697 NM

By road

8,463 km
5,258 mi

Travel time

109 h 52 min
flight ≈ 9 h 4 min

Direction

ENE 65°
initial bearing

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How far is Tehran from Busan?

Tehran (Iran) and Busan (South Korea) are very far apart: 6,847 km in a straight line, that is 4,255 miles or 3,697 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tehran to Busan is 8,463 km (5,258 miles), about 109 h 52 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Tehran, Busan lies to the north-east (initial bearing 65°). The route crosses from Iran into South Korea. The halfway point is at 42.3606°, 90.3951°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 4 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 Busan?

By road it is 8,463 km (5,258 miles) from Tehran to Busan; in a straight line it is 6,847 km (4,255 miles).

How long is the drive from Tehran to Busan?

About 109 h 52 min on the fastest route (8,463 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Busan from Tehran?

Busan is to the north-east of Tehran, at an initial bearing of 65°.

How long is the flight from Tehran to Busan?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 4 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.