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Distance from Tehran to Lusaka

Straight line

6,159 km
3,827 mi · 3,326 NM

By road

1,345 km
836 mi

Travel time

24 h 40 min
flight ≈ 8 h 12 min

Direction

SSW 207°
initial bearing

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How far is Tehran from Lusaka?

Tehran (Iran) and Lusaka (Zambia) are very far apart: 6,159 km in a straight line, that is 3,827 miles or 3,326 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tehran to Lusaka is 1,345 km (836 miles), about 24 h 40 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Tehran, Lusaka lies to the south-west (initial bearing 207°). The route crosses from Iran into Zambia. The halfway point is at 10.3481°, 38.8514°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 12 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 Lusaka?

By road it is 1,345 km (836 miles) from Tehran to Lusaka; in a straight line it is 6,159 km (3,827 miles).

How long is the drive from Tehran to Lusaka?

About 24 h 40 min on the fastest route (1,345 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lusaka from Tehran?

Lusaka is to the south-west of Tehran, at an initial bearing of 207°.

How long is the flight from Tehran to Lusaka?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 12 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.