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Distance from Tehran to Medellín

Straight line

12,798 km
7,952 mi · 6,910 NM

By road

6,670 km
4,144 mi

Travel time

72 h 39 min
flight ≈ 16 h 30 min

Direction

WNW 299°
initial bearing

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How far is Tehran from Medellín?

Tehran (Iran) and Medellín (Colombia) are very far apart: 12,798 km in a straight line, that is 7,952 miles or 6,910 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tehran to Medellín 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, Medellín lies to the north-west (initial bearing 299°). The route crosses from Iran into Colombia. The halfway point is at 40.0932°, -23.4877°.

A direct flight would take about 16 h 30 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 Medellín?

By road it is 6,670 km (4,144 miles) from Tehran to Medellín; in a straight line it is 12,798 km (7,952 miles).

How long is the drive from Tehran to Medellín?

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

In which direction is Medellín from Tehran?

Medellín is to the north-west of Tehran, at an initial bearing of 299°.

How long is the flight from Tehran to Medellín?

A direct flight would take about 16 h 30 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.