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Distance from Tianshui to Tehran

Straight line

4,887 km
3,037 mi · 2,639 NM

By road

6,235 km
3,875 mi

Travel time

73 h 55 min
flight ≈ 6 h 37 min

Direction

WNW 288°
initial bearing

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How far is Tianshui from Tehran?

Tianshui (China) and Tehran (Iran) 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, Tianshui to Tehran is 6,235 km (3,875 miles), about 73 h 55 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 28% longer than the straight line.

From Tianshui, Tehran lies to the west (initial bearing 288°). The route crosses from China into Iran. 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 Tianshui from Tehran?

By road it is 6,235 km (3,875 miles) from Tianshui to Tehran; in a straight line it is 4,887 km (3,037 miles).

How long is the drive from Tianshui to Tehran?

About 73 h 55 min on the fastest route (6,235 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tehran from Tianshui?

Tehran is to the west of Tianshui, at an initial bearing of 288°.

How long is the flight from Tianshui to Tehran?

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.