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Distance from Tehran to Cardiff

Straight line

4,620 km
2,871 mi · 2,494 NM

By road

5,678 km
3,528 mi

Travel time

61 h 41 min
flight ≈ 6 h 16 min

Direction

NW 310°
initial bearing

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How far is Tehran from Cardiff?

Tehran (Iran) and Cardiff (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 4,620 km in a straight line, that is 2,871 miles or 2,494 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tehran to Cardiff is 5,678 km (3,528 miles), about 61 h 41 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Tehran, Cardiff lies to the north-west (initial bearing 310°). The route crosses from Iran into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 46.9021°, 28.0173°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 16 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 Cardiff?

By road it is 5,678 km (3,528 miles) from Tehran to Cardiff; in a straight line it is 4,620 km (2,871 miles).

How long is the drive from Tehran to Cardiff?

About 61 h 41 min on the fastest route (5,678 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cardiff from Tehran?

Cardiff is to the north-west of Tehran, at an initial bearing of 310°.

How long is the flight from Tehran to Cardiff?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 16 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.