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How far is Beijing from Tehran?

The distance between Tehran (Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport) and Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) is 3516 miles / 5659 kilometers / 3056 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Tehran (IKA) to Beijing (PEK) is 4225 miles / 6800 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 82 hours 4 minutes.

Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport – Beijing Capital International Airport

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3516
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5659
Kilometers
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3056
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
7 h 9 min
Time Difference
4 h 30 min
CO2 emission
397 kg

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Distance from Tehran to Beijing

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Tehran to Beijing. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3516.357 miles
  • 5659.029 kilometers
  • 3055.631 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
  • 3508.173 miles
  • 5645.856 kilometers
  • 3048.519 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 Beijing?

The estimated flight time from Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport is 7 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

On average, flying from Tehran to Beijing generates about 397 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 397 kilograms equals 874 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Tehran to Beijing

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).

Airport information

Origin Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport
City: Tehran
Country: Iran Flag of Iran
IATA Code: IKA
ICAO Code: OIIE
Coordinates: 35°24′57″N, 51°9′7″E
Destination Beijing Capital International Airport
City: Beijing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PEK
ICAO Code: ZBAA
Coordinates: 40°4′48″N, 116°35′5″E

Airlines flying from Tehran (IKA) to Beijing (PEK)

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