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Distance from Tehran to Nicosia

Straight line

1,638 km
1,018 mi · 885 NM

By road

2,162 km
1,344 mi

Travel time

26 h 58 min
flight ≈ 2 h 33 min

Direction

W 273°
initial bearing

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How far is Tehran from Nicosia?

Tehran (Iran) and Nicosia (Cyprus) are quite far apart: 1,638 km in a straight line, that is 1,018 miles or 885 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tehran to Nicosia is 2,162 km (1,344 miles), about 26 h 58 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 32% longer than the straight line.

From Tehran, Nicosia lies to the west (initial bearing 273°). The route crosses from Iran into Cyprus. The halfway point is at 35.7730°, 42.3635°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 33 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 Nicosia?

By road it is 2,162 km (1,344 miles) from Tehran to Nicosia; in a straight line it is 1,638 km (1,018 miles).

How long is the drive from Tehran to Nicosia?

About 26 h 58 min on the fastest route (2,162 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Nicosia from Tehran?

Nicosia is to the west of Tehran, at an initial bearing of 273°.

How long is the flight from Tehran to Nicosia?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 33 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.