How far is Los Angeles, CA, from Tehran?
The distance between Tehran (Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) is 7612 miles / 12250 kilometers / 6614 nautical miles.
Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport – Los Angeles International Airport
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Distance from Tehran to Los Angeles
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Tehran to Los Angeles. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7611.719 miles
- 12249.875 kilometers
- 6614.403 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 7597.351 miles
- 12226.751 kilometers
- 6601.918 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Tehran to Los Angeles?
The estimated flight time from Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 14 hours and 54 minutes.
What is the time difference between Tehran and Los Angeles?
Flight carbon footprint between Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
On average, flying from Tehran to Los Angeles generates about 942 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 942 kilograms equals 2 077 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Tehran to Los Angeles
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Airport information
| Origin | Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tehran |
| Country: | Iran  |
| IATA Code: | IKA |
| ICAO Code: | OIIE |
| Coordinates: | 35°24′57″N, 51°9′7″E |
| Destination | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W |