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Distance from Tehran to Foshan

Straight line

6,056 km
3,763 mi · 3,270 NM

By road

7,994 km
4,968 mi

Travel time

94 h 37 min
flight ≈ 8 h 4 min

Direction

E 86°
initial bearing

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How far is Tehran from Foshan?

Tehran (Iran) and Foshan (China) are very far apart: 6,056 km in a straight line, that is 3,763 miles or 3,270 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tehran to Foshan is 7,994 km (4,968 miles), about 94 h 37 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 32% longer than the straight line.

From Tehran, Foshan lies to the east (initial bearing 86°). The route crosses from Iran into China. The halfway point is at 33.2191°, 84.4129°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 4 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 Foshan?

By road it is 7,994 km (4,968 miles) from Tehran to Foshan; in a straight line it is 6,056 km (3,763 miles).

How long is the drive from Tehran to Foshan?

About 94 h 37 min on the fastest route (7,994 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Foshan from Tehran?

Foshan is to the east of Tehran, at an initial bearing of 86°.

How long is the flight from Tehran to Foshan?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 4 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.