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Distance from Tehran to Durban

Straight line

7,564 km
4,700 mi · 4,084 NM

By road

6,106 km
3,794 mi

Travel time

76 h 10 min
flight ≈ 9 h 57 min

Direction

SSW 199°
initial bearing

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How far is Tehran from Durban?

Tehran (Iran) and Durban (South Africa) are very far apart: 7,564 km in a straight line, that is 4,700 miles or 4,084 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tehran to Durban is 6,106 km (3,794 miles), about 76 h 10 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Tehran, Durban lies to the south (initial bearing 199°). The route crosses from Iran into South Africa. The halfway point is at 2.9649°, 40.8871°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 57 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 Durban?

By road it is 6,106 km (3,794 miles) from Tehran to Durban; in a straight line it is 7,564 km (4,700 miles).

How long is the drive from Tehran to Durban?

About 76 h 10 min on the fastest route (6,106 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Durban from Tehran?

Durban is to the south of Tehran, at an initial bearing of 199°.

How long is the flight from Tehran to Durban?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 57 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.