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Distance from Tehran to Mersin

Straight line

1,511 km
939 mi · 816 NM

By road

1,915 km
1,190 mi

Travel time

21 h 50 min
flight ≈ 2 h 23 min

Direction

W 280°
initial bearing

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How far is Tehran from Mersin?

Tehran (Iran) and Mersin (Türkiye) are quite far apart: 1,511 km in a straight line, that is 939 miles or 816 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tehran to Mersin is 1,915 km (1,190 miles), about 21 h 50 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Tehran, Mersin lies to the west (initial bearing 280°). The route crosses from Iran into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 36.5477°, 43.0906°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 23 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 Mersin?

By road it is 1,915 km (1,190 miles) from Tehran to Mersin; in a straight line it is 1,511 km (939 miles).

How long is the drive from Tehran to Mersin?

About 21 h 50 min on the fastest route (1,915 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Mersin from Tehran?

Mersin is to the west of Tehran, at an initial bearing of 280°.

How long is the flight from Tehran to Mersin?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 23 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.