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Distance from Tehran to San Diego

Straight line

12,339 km
7,667 mi · 6,662 NM

By road

6,570 km
4,082 mi

Travel time

70 h 57 min
flight ≈ 15 h 55 min

Direction

N 350°
initial bearing

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How far is Tehran from San Diego?

Tehran (Iran) and San Diego (United States) are very far apart: 12,339 km in a straight line, that is 7,667 miles or 6,662 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tehran to San Diego 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, San Diego lies to the north (initial bearing 350°). The route crosses from Iran into United States. The halfway point is at 81.5498°, -42.9003°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 55 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 San Diego?

By road it is 6,570 km (4,082 miles) from Tehran to San Diego; in a straight line it is 12,339 km (7,667 miles).

How long is the drive from Tehran to San Diego?

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

In which direction is San Diego from Tehran?

San Diego is to the north of Tehran, at an initial bearing of 350°.

How long is the flight from Tehran to San Diego?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 55 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.