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Distance from Tehran to Maiduguri

Straight line

4,663 km
2,897 mi · 2,518 NM

By road

5,824 km
3,619 mi

Travel time

106 h 19 min
flight ≈ 6 h 20 min

Direction

WSW 245°
initial bearing

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How far is Tehran from Maiduguri?

Tehran (Iran) and Maiduguri (Nigeria) are very far apart: 4,663 km in a straight line, that is 2,897 miles or 2,518 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tehran to Maiduguri is 5,824 km (3,619 miles), about 106 h 19 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Tehran, Maiduguri lies to the south-west (initial bearing 245°). The route crosses from Iran into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 24.9831°, 30.4413°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 20 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 Maiduguri?

By road it is 5,824 km (3,619 miles) from Tehran to Maiduguri; in a straight line it is 4,663 km (2,897 miles).

How long is the drive from Tehran to Maiduguri?

About 106 h 19 min on the fastest route (5,824 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Maiduguri from Tehran?

Maiduguri is to the south-west of Tehran, at an initial bearing of 245°.

How long is the flight from Tehran to Maiduguri?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 20 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.