The straight-line distance from Shanghai, China to Tehran, Iran is 6,381 km (3,965 miles).Tehran is WNW of Shanghai.
Distance (km)
6,381
straight line
Distance (miles)
3,965
straight line
Flight Time
8 hr 30 min
estimated direct
Direction
WNW
295° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 8 hr 30 min | 6,381 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | Shanghai, China |
| To | Tehran, Iran |
| Straight-line Distance | 6,381 km (3,965 miles) |
| Bearing | 295° (WNW) |
| Coordinates (Shanghai) | 31.2304°, 121.4737° |
| Coordinates (Tehran) | 35.6892°, 51.3890° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Shanghai to Tehran is 6,381 km (3,965 miles). Tehran is WNW of Shanghai.
A direct flight from Shanghai to Tehran takes approximately 8 hr 30 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Tehran is WNW (295 degrees) from Shanghai.
The distance from Tehran to Shanghai is the same: 6,381 km (3,965 miles). Distance between two points is the same in either direction.
Distances calculated using the Haversine formula (great-circle distance). Travel time estimates are approximate.
Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.