World CapitalsWhat is the capital of Iran?
Tehran is the capital of Iran, in Asia.
Tehran sits beneath the Alborz Mountains and contains the UNESCO-listed Golestan Palace.
Where is Tehran?
Tehran is located at approximately 35.67° N, 51.42° E. The marker shows its position on the world map.
Which capitals are nearby?
These are the nearest capitals in our capital collection. Distances are approximate straight-line distances between capital coordinates, rather than travel routes.
- Baku, Azerbaijan 543 km
- Ashgabat, Turkmenistan 669 km
- Baghdad, Iraq 694 km
- Kuwait City, Kuwait 772 km
- Yerevan, Armenia 786 km