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Distance from Van to Tehran

Straight line

779 km
484 mi · 421 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 1 h 28 min

Direction

ESE 111°
initial bearing

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How far is Van from Tehran?

Van (Türkiye) and Tehran (Iran) are quite far apart: 779 km in a straight line, that is 484 miles or 421 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Van, Tehran lies to the east (initial bearing 111°). The route crosses from Türkiye into Iran. The halfway point is at 37.1624°, 47.4768°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 28 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 Van from Tehran?

The straight-line distance between Van and Tehran is 779 km (484 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Tehran from Van?

Tehran is to the east of Van, at an initial bearing of 111°.

How long is the flight from Van to Tehran?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 28 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.