Distance from Tehran to Cardiff
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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.
Other distances from Tehran
- Tehran – Karaj 42 km
- Tehran – Isfahan 339 km
- Tehran – Tabriz 528 km
- Tehran – Baku 538 km
- Tehran – Basrah 669 km
- Tehran – Shiraz 684 km
- Tehran – Baghdad 694 km
- Tehran – Mashhad 736 km
- Tehran – Mosul 750 km
Other distances from Cardiff
- Cardiff – Newport 17 km
- Cardiff – Bristol 41 km
- Cardiff – Swansea 55 km
- Cardiff – Southampton 139 km
- Cardiff – Plymouth 141 km
- Cardiff – Birmingham 142 km
- Cardiff – Wolverhampton 143 km
- Cardiff – Reading 153 km
- Cardiff – Coventry 154 km
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.