Distance from Tehran to Leicester
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How far is Tehran from Leicester?
Tehran (Iran) and Leicester (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 4,483 km in a straight line, that is 2,786 miles or 2,421 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Tehran, Leicester lies to the north-west (initial bearing 312°). The route crosses from Iran into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 47.2159°, 29.2307°.
A direct flight would take about 6 h 6 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 Leicester
- Leicester – Nottingham 35 km
- Leicester – Coventry 36 km
- Leicester – Derby 39 km
- Leicester – Northampton 46 km
- Leicester – Birmingham 55 km
- Leicester – Wolverhampton 67 km
- Leicester – Milton Keynes 71 km
- Leicester – Stoke-on-Trent 82 km
- Leicester – Sheffield 86 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Tehran from Leicester?
The straight-line distance between Tehran and Leicester is 4,483 km (2,786 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Leicester from Tehran?
Leicester is to the north-west of Tehran, at an initial bearing of 312°.
How long is the flight from Tehran to Leicester?
A direct flight would take about 6 h 6 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.