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Distance from Tehran to Lanzhou

Straight line

4,674 km
2,904 mi · 2,524 NM

By road

5,957 km
3,702 mi

Travel time

70 h 27 min
flight ≈ 6 h 21 min

Direction

ENE 73°
initial bearing

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How far is Tehran from Lanzhou?

Tehran (Iran) and Lanzhou (China) are very far apart: 4,674 km in a straight line, that is 2,904 miles or 2,524 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tehran to Lanzhou is 5,957 km (3,702 miles), about 70 h 27 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Tehran, Lanzhou lies to the east (initial bearing 73°). The route crosses from Iran into China. The halfway point is at 38.8727°, 77.5661°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 21 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 Lanzhou?

By road it is 5,957 km (3,702 miles) from Tehran to Lanzhou; in a straight line it is 4,674 km (2,904 miles).

How long is the drive from Tehran to Lanzhou?

About 70 h 27 min on the fastest route (5,957 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lanzhou from Tehran?

Lanzhou is to the east of Tehran, at an initial bearing of 73°.

How long is the flight from Tehran to Lanzhou?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 21 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.