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Distance from Tehran to Gelsenkirchen

Straight line

3,909 km
2,429 mi · 2,111 NM

By road

4,909 km
3,050 mi

Travel time

53 h 9 min
flight ≈ 5 h 23 min

Direction

NW 311°
initial bearing

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How far is Tehran from Gelsenkirchen?

Tehran (Iran) and Gelsenkirchen (Germany) are very far apart: 3,909 km in a straight line, that is 2,429 miles or 2,111 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tehran to Gelsenkirchen is 4,909 km (3,050 miles), about 53 h 9 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Tehran, Gelsenkirchen lies to the north-west (initial bearing 311°). The route crosses from Iran into Germany. The halfway point is at 45.7564°, 32.3421°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 23 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 Gelsenkirchen?

By road it is 4,909 km (3,050 miles) from Tehran to Gelsenkirchen; in a straight line it is 3,909 km (2,429 miles).

How long is the drive from Tehran to Gelsenkirchen?

About 53 h 9 min on the fastest route (4,909 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Gelsenkirchen from Tehran?

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

How long is the flight from Tehran to Gelsenkirchen?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 23 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.