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Distance from Tehran to Lubumbashi

Straight line

5,815 km
3,613 mi · 3,140 NM

By road

1,694 km
1,052 mi

Travel time

25 h 46 min
flight ≈ 7 h 46 min

Direction

SSW 210°
initial bearing

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How far is Tehran from Lubumbashi?

Tehran (Iran) and Lubumbashi (Congo - Kinshasa) are very far apart: 5,815 km in a straight line, that is 3,613 miles or 3,140 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tehran to Lubumbashi is 1,694 km (1,052 miles), about 25 h 46 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Tehran, Lubumbashi lies to the south-west (initial bearing 210°). The route crosses from Iran into Congo - Kinshasa. The halfway point is at 12.2735°, 38.3167°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 46 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 Lubumbashi?

By road it is 1,694 km (1,052 miles) from Tehran to Lubumbashi; in a straight line it is 5,815 km (3,613 miles).

How long is the drive from Tehran to Lubumbashi?

About 25 h 46 min on the fastest route (1,694 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lubumbashi from Tehran?

Lubumbashi is to the south-west of Tehran, at an initial bearing of 210°.

How long is the flight from Tehran to Lubumbashi?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 46 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.