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Distance from Tehran to Lima

Straight line

14,239 km
8,848 mi · 7,689 NM

By road

6,670 km
4,144 mi

Travel time

72 h 39 min
flight ≈ 18 h 18 min

Direction

WNW 284°
initial bearing

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How far is Tehran from Lima?

Tehran (Iran) and Lima (Peru) are very far apart: 14,239 km in a straight line, that is 8,848 miles or 7,689 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tehran to Lima is 6,670 km (4,144 miles), about 72 h 39 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Tehran, Lima lies to the west (initial bearing 284°). The route crosses from Iran into Peru. The halfway point is at 25.3085°, -23.6642°.

A direct flight would take about 18 h 18 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 Lima?

By road it is 6,670 km (4,144 miles) from Tehran to Lima; in a straight line it is 14,239 km (8,848 miles).

How long is the drive from Tehran to Lima?

About 72 h 39 min on the fastest route (6,670 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lima from Tehran?

Lima is to the west of Tehran, at an initial bearing of 284°.

How long is the flight from Tehran to Lima?

A direct flight would take about 18 h 18 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.