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Distance from Tehran to Jeddah

Straight line

1,974 km
1,226 mi · 1,066 NM

By road

1,694 km
1,052 mi

Travel time

25 h 46 min
flight ≈ 2 h 58 min

Direction

SW 220°
initial bearing

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How far is Tehran from Jeddah?

Tehran (Iran) and Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) are quite far apart: 1,974 km in a straight line, that is 1,226 miles or 1,066 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tehran to Jeddah is 1,694 km (1,052 miles), about 25 h 46 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Tehran, Jeddah lies to the south-west (initial bearing 220°). The route crosses from Iran into Saudi Arabia. The halfway point is at 28.7293°, 44.8869°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 58 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 Jeddah?

By road it is 1,694 km (1,052 miles) from Tehran to Jeddah; in a straight line it is 1,974 km (1,226 miles).

How long is the drive from Tehran to Jeddah?

About 25 h 46 min on the fastest route (1,694 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Jeddah from Tehran?

Jeddah is to the south-west of Tehran, at an initial bearing of 220°.

How long is the flight from Tehran to Jeddah?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 58 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.