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Distance from Volgograd to Tehran

Straight line

1,554 km
966 mi · 839 NM

By road

2,174 km
1,351 mi

Travel time

31 h 20 min
flight ≈ 2 h 27 min

Direction

SSE 156°
initial bearing

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How far is Volgograd from Tehran?

Volgograd (Russia) and Tehran (Iran) are quite far apart: 1,554 km in a straight line, that is 966 miles or 839 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Volgograd to Tehran is 2,174 km (1,351 miles), about 31 h 20 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 40% longer than the straight line.

From Volgograd, Tehran lies to the south-east (initial bearing 156°). The route crosses from Russia into Iran. The halfway point is at 42.2584°, 48.3203°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 27 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 Volgograd from Tehran?

By road it is 2,174 km (1,351 miles) from Volgograd to Tehran; in a straight line it is 1,554 km (966 miles).

How long is the drive from Volgograd to Tehran?

About 31 h 20 min on the fastest route (2,174 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tehran from Volgograd?

Tehran is to the south-east of Volgograd, at an initial bearing of 156°.

How long is the flight from Volgograd to Tehran?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 27 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.