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Distance from Sydney to Tehran

12,911 km (8,023 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

12,911 km

Kilometers

8,023 miles

Miles

~15h 41m

Est. Flight

6.5h

Time Difference

Sydney

Australia
Area: 12,368 km²
Population: 5.31M
Timezone: UTC+10
Elevation: 58m

Tehran

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

Sydney and Tehran are separated by over 13000 kilometers — roughly the distance of flying across an entire ocean.

Sydney is known for Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge, while Tehran is famous for Golestan Palace and Grand Bazaar.

In terms of city area, Sydney is 16.9x 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 Sydney from Tehran?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Sydney to Tehran is 12,911 km (8,023 miles).

How long is the flight from Sydney to Tehran?

A direct flight would take approximately 15h 41m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Sydney bigger than Tehran?

Sydney is larger at 12,368 km², compared to 730 km².

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