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Distance from Tehran to Chengdu

Straight line

4,883 km
3,034 mi · 2,637 NM

By road

6,451 km
4,008 mi

Travel time

77 h 16 min
flight ≈ 6 h 36 min

Direction

E 81°
initial bearing

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How far is Tehran from Chengdu?

Tehran (Iran) and Chengdu (China) are very far apart: 4,883 km in a straight line, that is 3,034 miles or 2,637 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tehran to Chengdu is 6,451 km (4,008 miles), about 77 h 16 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 32% longer than the straight line.

From Tehran, Chengdu lies to the east (initial bearing 81°). The route crosses from Iran into China. The halfway point is at 36.1095°, 78.5578°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 36 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 Chengdu?

By road it is 6,451 km (4,008 miles) from Tehran to Chengdu; in a straight line it is 4,883 km (3,034 miles).

How long is the drive from Tehran to Chengdu?

About 77 h 16 min on the fastest route (6,451 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chengdu from Tehran?

Chengdu is to the east of Tehran, at an initial bearing of 81°.

How long is the flight from Tehran to Chengdu?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 36 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.