Distance from Tehran to Edinburgh
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How far is Tehran from Edinburgh?
Tehran (Iran) and Edinburgh (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 4,645 km in a straight line, that is 2,887 miles or 2,508 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Tehran to Edinburgh is 6,073 km (3,774 miles), about 66 h 17 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 31% longer than the straight line.
From Tehran, Edinburgh lies to the north-west (initial bearing 317°). The route crosses from Iran into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 49.0664°, 29.5354°.
A direct flight would take about 6 h 18 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 Edinburgh
- Edinburgh – Glasgow 67 km
- Edinburgh – Sunderland 163 km
- Edinburgh – Belfast 229 km
- Edinburgh – Blackpool 238 km
- Edinburgh – Preston 245 km
- Edinburgh – Bradford 257 km
- Edinburgh – Leeds 262 km
- Edinburgh – Manchester 282 km
- Edinburgh – Liverpool 283 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Tehran from Edinburgh?
By road it is 6,073 km (3,774 miles) from Tehran to Edinburgh; in a straight line it is 4,645 km (2,887 miles).
How long is the drive from Tehran to Edinburgh?
About 66 h 17 min on the fastest route (6,073 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Edinburgh from Tehran?
Edinburgh is to the north-west of Tehran, at an initial bearing of 317°.
How long is the flight from Tehran to Edinburgh?
A direct flight would take about 6 h 18 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.