Distance from Tehran to Glasgow
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How far is Tehran from Glasgow?
Tehran (Iran) and Glasgow (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 4,711 km in a straight line, that is 2,927 miles or 2,544 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Tehran to Glasgow is 6,076 km (3,775 miles), about 66 h 6 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 29% longer than the straight line.
From Tehran, Glasgow lies to the north-west (initial bearing 316°). The route crosses from Iran into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 49.1562°, 29.0954°.
A direct flight would take about 6 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.
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 Glasgow
- Glasgow – Edinburgh 67 km
- Glasgow – Belfast 176 km
- Glasgow – Sunderland 211 km
- Glasgow – Blackpool 241 km
- Glasgow – Preston 254 km
- Glasgow – Bradford 281 km
- Glasgow – Liverpool 285 km
- Glasgow – Birkenhead 286 km
- Glasgow – Leeds 288 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Tehran from Glasgow?
By road it is 6,076 km (3,775 miles) from Tehran to Glasgow; in a straight line it is 4,711 km (2,927 miles).
How long is the drive from Tehran to Glasgow?
About 66 h 6 min on the fastest route (6,076 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Glasgow from Tehran?
Glasgow is to the north-west of Tehran, at an initial bearing of 316°.
How long is the flight from Tehran to Glasgow?
A direct flight would take about 6 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.