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Distance from Tehran to Quito

Straight line

13,531 km
8,408 mi · 7,306 NM

By road

6,670 km
4,144 mi

Travel time

72 h 39 min
flight ≈ 17 h 25 min

Direction

WNW 296°
initial bearing

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How far is Tehran from Quito?

Tehran (Iran) and Quito (Ecuador) are very far apart: 13,531 km in a straight line, that is 8,408 miles or 7,306 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tehran to Quito 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, Quito lies to the north-west (initial bearing 296°). The route crosses from Iran into Ecuador. The halfway point is at 36.4233°, -26.0703°.

A direct flight would take about 17 h 25 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 Quito?

By road it is 6,670 km (4,144 miles) from Tehran to Quito; in a straight line it is 13,531 km (8,408 miles).

How long is the drive from Tehran to Quito?

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

In which direction is Quito from Tehran?

Quito is to the north-west of Tehran, at an initial bearing of 296°.

How long is the flight from Tehran to Quito?

A direct flight would take about 17 h 25 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.