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Distance from Tehran to Samara

Straight line

1,948 km
1,210 mi · 1,052 NM

By road

2,920 km
1,814 mi

Travel time

42 h 11 min
flight ≈ 2 h 56 min

Direction

N 357°
initial bearing

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How far is Tehran from Samara?

Tehran (Iran) and Samara (Russia) are quite far apart: 1,948 km in a straight line, that is 1,210 miles or 1,052 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tehran to Samara is 2,920 km (1,814 miles), about 42 h 11 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 50% longer than the straight line.

From Tehran, Samara lies to the north (initial bearing 357°). The route crosses from Iran into Russia. The halfway point is at 44.4490°, 50.8818°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 56 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 Samara?

By road it is 2,920 km (1,814 miles) from Tehran to Samara; in a straight line it is 1,948 km (1,210 miles).

How long is the drive from Tehran to Samara?

About 42 h 11 min on the fastest route (2,920 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Samara from Tehran?

Samara is to the north of Tehran, at an initial bearing of 357°.

How long is the flight from Tehran to Samara?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 56 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.