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Distance from Tehran to Madrid

Straight line

4,788 km
2,975 mi · 2,585 NM

By road

5,964 km
3,706 mi

Travel time

64 h 52 min
flight ≈ 6 h 29 min

Direction

WNW 294°
initial bearing

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How far is Tehran from Madrid?

Tehran (Iran) and Madrid (Spain) are very far apart: 4,788 km in a straight line, that is 2,975 miles or 2,585 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tehran to Madrid is 5,964 km (3,706 miles), about 64 h 52 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Tehran, Madrid lies to the north-west (initial bearing 294°). The route crosses from Iran into Spain. The halfway point is at 41.4425°, 24.8247°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 29 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 Madrid?

By road it is 5,964 km (3,706 miles) from Tehran to Madrid; in a straight line it is 4,788 km (2,975 miles).

How long is the drive from Tehran to Madrid?

About 64 h 52 min on the fastest route (5,964 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Madrid from Tehran?

Madrid is to the north-west of Tehran, at an initial bearing of 294°.

How long is the flight from Tehran to Madrid?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 29 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.