Distance from Tehran to Kuala Lumpur
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How far is Tehran from Kuala Lumpur?
Tehran (Iran) and Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) are very far apart: 6,292 km in a straight line, that is 3,910 miles or 3,398 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Tehran to Kuala Lumpur is 8,807 km (5,472 miles), about 108 h 34 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 40% longer than the straight line.
From Tehran, Kuala Lumpur lies to the south-east (initial bearing 113°). The route crosses from Iran into Malaysia. The halfway point is at 21.2517°, 79.3183°.
A direct flight would take about 8 h 22 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 Kuala Lumpur
- Kuala Lumpur – Singapore 316 km
- Kuala Lumpur – Kota Bharu 337 km
- Kuala Lumpur – Medan 339 km
- Kuala Lumpur – Batam 341 km
- Kuala Lumpur – Palembang 755 km
- Kuala Lumpur – Phnom Penh 1,002 km
- Kuala Lumpur – Ho Chi Minh City 1,013 km
- Kuala Lumpur – Tangerang 1,173 km
- Kuala Lumpur – Bangkok 1,187 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Tehran from Kuala Lumpur?
By road it is 8,807 km (5,472 miles) from Tehran to Kuala Lumpur; in a straight line it is 6,292 km (3,910 miles).
How long is the drive from Tehran to Kuala Lumpur?
About 108 h 34 min on the fastest route (8,807 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Kuala Lumpur from Tehran?
Kuala Lumpur is to the south-east of Tehran, at an initial bearing of 113°.
How long is the flight from Tehran to Kuala Lumpur?
A direct flight would take about 8 h 22 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.