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Distance from Tehran to Samsun

Straight line

1,452 km
902 mi · 784 NM

By road

1,756 km
1,091 mi

Travel time

21 h 31 min
flight ≈ 2 h 19 min

Direction

WNW 300°
initial bearing

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How far is Tehran from Samsun?

Tehran (Iran) and Samsun (Türkiye) are quite far apart: 1,452 km in a straight line, that is 902 miles or 784 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tehran to Samsun is 1,756 km (1,091 miles), about 21 h 31 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Tehran, Samsun lies to the north-west (initial bearing 300°). The route crosses from Iran into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 38.7295°, 44.1730°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 19 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 Samsun?

By road it is 1,756 km (1,091 miles) from Tehran to Samsun; in a straight line it is 1,452 km (902 miles).

How long is the drive from Tehran to Samsun?

About 21 h 31 min on the fastest route (1,756 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Samsun from Tehran?

Samsun is to the north-west of Tehran, at an initial bearing of 300°.

How long is the flight from Tehran to Samsun?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 19 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.