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Distance from Tehran to Tarsus

Straight line

1,489 km
925 mi · 804 NM

By road

1,888 km
1,173 mi

Travel time

21 h 33 min
flight ≈ 2 h 22 min

Direction

W 280°
initial bearing

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How far is Tehran from Tarsus?

Tehran (Iran) and Tarsus (Türkiye) are quite far apart: 1,489 km in a straight line, that is 925 miles or 804 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tehran to Tarsus is 1,888 km (1,173 miles), about 21 h 33 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Tehran, Tarsus lies to the west (initial bearing 280°). The route crosses from Iran into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 36.5918°, 43.2224°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 22 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 Tarsus?

By road it is 1,888 km (1,173 miles) from Tehran to Tarsus; in a straight line it is 1,489 km (925 miles).

How long is the drive from Tehran to Tarsus?

About 21 h 33 min on the fastest route (1,888 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tarsus from Tehran?

Tarsus is to the west of Tehran, at an initial bearing of 280°.

How long is the flight from Tehran to Tarsus?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 22 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.