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Distance from Tehran to Lijiang

Straight line

4,700 km
2,920 mi · 2,538 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 6 h 23 min

Direction

E 88°
initial bearing

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How far is Tehran from Lijiang?

Tehran (Iran) and Lijiang (China) are very far apart: 4,700 km in a straight line, that is 2,920 miles or 2,538 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Tehran, Lijiang lies to the east (initial bearing 88°). The route crosses from Iran into China. The halfway point is at 33.7035°, 77.0395°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 23 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 Lijiang?

The straight-line distance between Tehran and Lijiang is 4,700 km (2,920 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Lijiang from Tehran?

Lijiang is to the east of Tehran, at an initial bearing of 88°.

How long is the flight from Tehran to Lijiang?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 23 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.