Distance from Tehran to Delhi
🇮🇷 Tehran, Iran → 🇮🇳 Delhi, India
The distance between Tehran and Delhi is 2,546 kilometres (1,582 miles) measured as a great-circle (straight) line. Flying out of Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA), the initial heading is roughly east (101°), and a typical nonstop flight takes around 3h 41m. Actual flight paths and times vary with routing, winds and air-traffic constraints.
Tehran
Iran
Iran's sprawling capital sits below the snow-capped Alborz Mountains, mixing grand Qajar palaces, lively bazaars and modern museums.
Top sights: Golestan Palace, Grand Bazaar, Milad Tower, National Museum of Iran, Azadi Tower
Delhi
India
India's sprawling capital territory, layering Mughal monuments, colonial boulevards and a fast-growing modern city across the Yamuna plain.
Top sights: Red Fort, India Gate, Qutub Minar, Humayun's Tomb, Lotus Temple, Chandni Chowk
Frequently asked questions
- How far is Delhi from Tehran?
- 2,546 km (1,582 miles) in a straight line.
- How long is the flight from Tehran to Delhi?
- About 3h 41m nonstop, at an average 800 km/h cruising speed plus taxi and climb time.
- What direction is Delhi from Tehran?
- Delhi lies roughly to the east of Tehran (initial bearing 101°).
- Which airports serve this route?
- Tehran: Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA). Delhi: Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL).
More distances from Tehran
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