The straight-line distance from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Tehran, Iran is 1,301 km (809 miles).Tehran is NNE of Riyadh.
Distance (km)
1,301
straight line
Distance (miles)
809
straight line
Flight Time
2 hr 6 min
estimated direct
Direction
NNE
19° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 2 hr 6 min | 1,301 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 21 hr 6 min | ~1,691 km | Avg 80 km/h, +30% route factor |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
| To | Tehran, Iran |
| Straight-line Distance | 1,301 km (809 miles) |
| Bearing | 19° (NNE) |
| Coordinates (Riyadh) | 24.7136°, 46.6753° |
| Coordinates (Tehran) | 35.6892°, 51.3890° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Riyadh to Tehran is 1,301 km (809 miles). Tehran is NNE of Riyadh.
A direct flight from Riyadh to Tehran takes approximately 2 hr 6 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Riyadh to Tehran takes approximately 21 hr 6 min. This estimate assumes an average speed of 80 km/h with a 30% route factor for indirect roads. Actual time will vary based on road conditions, traffic, and the specific route taken.
Tehran is NNE (19 degrees) from Riyadh.
The distance from Tehran to Riyadh is the same: 1,301 km (809 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.