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Distance from Guangzhou to Tehran

6,056 km (3,763 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

6,056 km

Kilometers

3,763 miles

Miles

~7h 37m

Est. Flight

4.5h

Time Difference

Guangzhou

China
Area: 7,434 km²
Population: 18.68M
Timezone: UTC+8
Elevation: 21m

Tehran

Iran
Area: 730 km²
Population: 9.13M
Timezone: UTC+3.5
Elevation: 1189m

Guangzhou and Tehran sit on opposite sides of the region, with a straight-line distance that would take roughly 7h 37m by commercial jet.

Guangzhou is known for Canton Tower and Cantonese cuisine (dim sum), while Tehran is famous for Golestan Palace and Grand Bazaar.

In terms of city area, Guangzhou is 10.2x larger than Tehran. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Guangzhou from Tehran?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Guangzhou to Tehran is 6,056 km (3,763 miles).

How long is the flight from Guangzhou to Tehran?

A direct flight would take approximately 7h 37m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Guangzhou bigger than Tehran?

Guangzhou is larger at 7,434 km², compared to 730 km².

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