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Distance from Tehran to Datong

Straight line

5,354 km
3,327 mi · 2,891 NM

By road

6,534 km
4,060 mi

Travel time

77 h 31 min
flight ≈ 7 h 12 min

Direction

ENE 65°
initial bearing

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How far is Tehran from Datong?

Tehran (Iran) and Datong (China) are very far apart: 5,354 km in a straight line, that is 3,327 miles or 2,891 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tehran to Datong is 6,534 km (4,060 miles), about 77 h 31 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 22% longer than the straight line.

From Tehran, Datong lies to the north-east (initial bearing 65°). The route crosses from Iran into China. The halfway point is at 42.2155°, 81.3300°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 12 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 Datong?

By road it is 6,534 km (4,060 miles) from Tehran to Datong; in a straight line it is 5,354 km (3,327 miles).

How long is the drive from Tehran to Datong?

About 77 h 31 min on the fastest route (6,534 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Datong from Tehran?

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

How long is the flight from Tehran to Datong?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 12 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.