Distance from Tehran to Washington D.C.
10,176 km (6,323 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies
10,176 km
Kilometers
6,323 miles
Miles
~12h 28m
Est. Flight
8.5h
Time Difference
Tehran
IranWashington D.C.
USATehran and Washington D.C. are separated by over 10000 kilometers — roughly the distance of flying across an entire ocean.
Tehran is known for Golestan Palace and Grand Bazaar, while Washington D.C. is famous for The White House and Lincoln Memorial.
In terms of city area, Tehran is 4.1x larger than Washington D.C.. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.
Compare Tehran and Washington D.C. side by side
Open Map ComparisonFrequently Asked Questions
How far is Tehran from Washington D.C.?
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Tehran to Washington D.C. is 10,176 km (6,323 miles).
How long is the flight from Tehran to Washington D.C.?
A direct flight would take approximately 12h 28m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.
Is Tehran bigger than Washington D.C.?
Tehran is larger at 730 km², compared to 177 km².