Distance from Tehran to Houston
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How far is Tehran from Houston?
Tehran (Iran) and Houston (United States) are very far apart: 11,972 km in a straight line, that is 7,439 miles or 6,464 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Tehran, Houston lies to the north-west (initial bearing 330°). The route crosses from Iran into United States. The halfway point is at 65.8927°, -28.3405°.
A direct flight would take about 15 h 28 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 Houston
- Houston – San Antonio 305 km
- Houston – Dallas 363 km
- Houston – Monterrey 667 km
- Houston – Juárez 1,082 km
- Houston – León de los Aldama 1,150 km
- Houston – Ecatepec de Morelos 1,189 km
- Houston – Gustavo Adolfo Madero 1,203 km
- Houston – Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl 1,210 km
- Houston – Mexico City 1,210 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Tehran from Houston?
The straight-line distance between Tehran and Houston is 11,972 km (7,439 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Houston from Tehran?
Houston is to the north-west of Tehran, at an initial bearing of 330°.
How long is the flight from Tehran to Houston?
A direct flight would take about 15 h 28 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.