Distance from Xi’an to Tehran
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How far is Xi’an from Tehran?
Xi’an (China) and Tehran (Iran) are very far apart: 5,176 km in a straight line, that is 3,216 miles or 2,795 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Xi’an, Tehran lies to the west (initial bearing 289°). The route crosses from China into Iran. The halfway point is at 38.5891°, 80.4507°.
A direct flight would take about 6 h 58 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Xi’an
- Xi’an – Xianyang 23 km
- Xi’an – Shiyan 248 km
- Xi’an – Tianshui 294 km
- Xi’an – Luoyang 327 km
- Xi’an – Zhengzhou 436 km
- Xi’an – Xuchang 455 km
- Xi’an – Nanchong 468 km
- Xi’an – Lanzhou 504 km
- Xi’an – Taiyuan 517 km
Other distances from Tehran
- Tehran – Karaj 42 km
- Tehran – Isfahan 339 km
- Tehran – Tabriz 528 km
- Tehran – Baku 538 km
- Tehran – Basrah 669 km
- Tehran – Shiraz 684 km
- Tehran – Baghdad 694 km
- Tehran – Mashhad 736 km
- Tehran – Mosul 750 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Xi’an from Tehran?
The straight-line distance between Xi’an and Tehran is 5,176 km (3,216 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Tehran from Xi’an?
Tehran is to the west of Xi’an, at an initial bearing of 289°.
How long is the flight from Xi’an to Tehran?
A direct flight would take about 6 h 58 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.