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Distance from Tehran to Phoenix

Straight line

12,161 km
7,556 mi · 6,566 NM

By road

6,570 km
4,082 mi

Travel time

70 h 57 min
flight ≈ 15 h 42 min

Direction

NNW 345°
initial bearing

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How far is Tehran from Phoenix?

Tehran (Iran) and Phoenix (United States) are very far apart: 12,161 km in a straight line, that is 7,556 miles or 6,566 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tehran to Phoenix is 6,570 km (4,082 miles), about 70 h 57 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Tehran, Phoenix lies to the north (initial bearing 345°). The route crosses from Iran into United States. The halfway point is at 78.1850°, -35.6475°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 42 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 Phoenix?

By road it is 6,570 km (4,082 miles) from Tehran to Phoenix; in a straight line it is 12,161 km (7,556 miles).

How long is the drive from Tehran to Phoenix?

About 70 h 57 min on the fastest route (6,570 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Phoenix from Tehran?

Phoenix is to the north of Tehran, at an initial bearing of 345°.

How long is the flight from Tehran to Phoenix?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 42 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.