Distance from Tehran to Preston
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How far is Tehran from Preston?
Tehran (Iran) and Preston (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 4,596 km in a straight line, that is 2,856 miles or 2,481 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Tehran to Preston is 5,801 km (3,605 miles), about 62 h 57 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.
From Tehran, Preston lies to the north-west (initial bearing 313°). The route crosses from Iran into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 47.9531°, 28.9590°.
A direct flight would take about 6 h 15 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Tehran
- Tehran – Karaj 42 km
- Tehran – Isfahan 339 km
- Tehran – Tabriz 528 km
- Tehran – Baku 538 km
- Tehran – Basrah 669 km
- Tehran – Shiraz 684 km
- Tehran – Baghdad 694 km
- Tehran – Mashhad 736 km
- Tehran – Mosul 750 km
Other distances from Preston
- Preston – Blackpool 23 km
- Preston – Liverpool 43 km
- Preston – Manchester 44 km
- Preston – Birkenhead 46 km
- Preston – Bradford 63 km
- Preston – Leeds 76 km
- Preston – Stoke-on-Trent 91 km
- Preston – Sheffield 92 km
- Preston – Derby 124 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Tehran from Preston?
By road it is 5,801 km (3,605 miles) from Tehran to Preston; in a straight line it is 4,596 km (2,856 miles).
How long is the drive from Tehran to Preston?
About 62 h 57 min on the fastest route (5,801 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Preston from Tehran?
Preston is to the north-west of Tehran, at an initial bearing of 313°.
How long is the flight from Tehran to Preston?
A direct flight would take about 6 h 15 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.