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Distance from Tehran to Tianshui

Straight line

4,887 km
3,037 mi · 2,639 NM

By road

6,259 km
3,889 mi

Travel time

73 h 50 min
flight ≈ 6 h 37 min

Direction

ENE 75°
initial bearing

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How far is Tehran from Tianshui?

Tehran (Iran) and Tianshui (China) are very far apart: 4,887 km in a straight line, that is 3,037 miles or 2,639 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tehran to Tianshui is 6,259 km (3,889 miles), about 73 h 50 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 28% longer than the straight line.

From Tehran, Tianshui lies to the east (initial bearing 75°). The route crosses from Iran into China. The halfway point is at 38.3437°, 78.7832°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 37 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 Tianshui?

By road it is 6,259 km (3,889 miles) from Tehran to Tianshui; in a straight line it is 4,887 km (3,037 miles).

How long is the drive from Tehran to Tianshui?

About 73 h 50 min on the fastest route (6,259 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tianshui from Tehran?

Tianshui is to the east of Tehran, at an initial bearing of 75°.

How long is the flight from Tehran to Tianshui?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 37 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.