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Distance from Zalău to Tehran

Straight line

2,672 km
1,660 mi · 1,443 NM

By road

3,595 km
2,234 mi

Travel time

44 h 4 min
flight ≈ 3 h 50 min

Direction

ESE 108°
initial bearing

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How far is Zalău from Tehran?

Zalău (Romania) and Tehran (Iran) are very far apart: 2,672 km in a straight line, that is 1,660 miles or 1,443 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Zalău to Tehran is 3,595 km (2,234 miles), about 44 h 4 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 35% longer than the straight line.

From Zalău, Tehran lies to the east (initial bearing 108°). The route crosses from Romania into Iran. The halfway point is at 42.3219°, 38.5240°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 50 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 Zalău from Tehran?

By road it is 3,595 km (2,234 miles) from Zalău to Tehran; in a straight line it is 2,672 km (1,660 miles).

How long is the drive from Zalău to Tehran?

About 44 h 4 min on the fastest route (3,595 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tehran from Zalău?

Tehran is to the east of Zalău, at an initial bearing of 108°.

How long is the flight from Zalău to Tehran?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 50 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.