Distance from Mecca to Tehran
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Extended route information
The flight distance between the nearest airports Mecca (JED) and Tehran (THR) is 1,936.77 km. This corresponds to an approximate flight time of 2h 46min. Similar flight routes: JED → IKA , JED → TBZ , JED → GYD , JED → ASB , MED → THR
Bearing: 35.43° (NE)The initial bearing on the course from Mecca to Tehran is 35.43° and the compass direction is NE.
Midpoint: 28.68505,45.22208The geographic midpoint between Mecca and Tehran is in 973.27 km distance between both points in a bearing of 35.43°. It is located in Saudi Arabia, Eastern Region (السعودية, المنطقة الشرقية).
Distance: 1,946.54 kmThe shortest distance (air line) between Mecca and Tehran is 1,946.54 km.
Driving route: -- ( - )The shortest route between Mecca and Tehran is according to the route planner. The driving time is approx. . Half of the trip is reached in .
Time difference: 0.5hThe time difference between Mecca (Asia/Riyadh) and Tehran (Asia/Tehran) is 0.5 hours. This means that it is now 06:59 (16.05.2024) in Mecca and 07:29 (16.05.2024) in Tehran.
How is the distance calculated?
To calculate the distance between Mecca and Tehran, the place names are converted into coordinates (latitude and longitude). The respective geographic centre is used for cities, regions and countries. To calculate the distance the Haversine formula is applied.