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Distance from Tehran to Xiamen

Straight line

6,425 km
3,993 mi · 3,469 NM

By road

8,239 km
5,119 mi

Travel time

96 h 14 min
flight ≈ 8 h 32 min

Direction

E 81°
initial bearing

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How far is Tehran from Xiamen?

Tehran (Iran) and Xiamen (China) are very far apart: 6,425 km in a straight line, that is 3,993 miles or 3,469 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tehran to Xiamen is 8,239 km (5,119 miles), about 96 h 14 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 28% longer than the straight line.

From Tehran, Xiamen lies to the east (initial bearing 81°). The route crosses from Iran into China. The halfway point is at 34.7201°, 86.8940°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 32 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 Xiamen?

By road it is 8,239 km (5,119 miles) from Tehran to Xiamen; in a straight line it is 6,425 km (3,993 miles).

How long is the drive from Tehran to Xiamen?

About 96 h 14 min on the fastest route (8,239 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Xiamen from Tehran?

Xiamen is to the east of Tehran, at an initial bearing of 81°.

How long is the flight from Tehran to Xiamen?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 32 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.