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Distance from Tehran to Erfurt

Straight line

3,628 km
2,254 mi · 1,959 NM

By road

4,597 km
2,856 mi

Travel time

50 h 35 min
flight ≈ 5 h 2 min

Direction

NW 311°
initial bearing

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How far is Tehran from Erfurt?

Tehran (Iran) and Erfurt (Germany) are very far apart: 3,628 km in a straight line, that is 2,254 miles or 1,959 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tehran to Erfurt is 4,597 km (2,856 miles), about 50 h 35 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Tehran, Erfurt lies to the north-west (initial bearing 311°). The route crosses from Iran into Germany. The halfway point is at 45.1221°, 33.8933°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 2 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 Erfurt?

By road it is 4,597 km (2,856 miles) from Tehran to Erfurt; in a straight line it is 3,628 km (2,254 miles).

How long is the drive from Tehran to Erfurt?

About 50 h 35 min on the fastest route (4,597 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Erfurt from Tehran?

Erfurt is to the north-west of Tehran, at an initial bearing of 311°.

How long is the flight from Tehran to Erfurt?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 2 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.