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How far is Tehran from Beijing?

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

The driving distance from Beijing (PEK) to Tehran (IKA) is 4234 miles / 6814 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 82 hours 4 minutes.

Beijing Capital International Airport – Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport

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3516
Miles
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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 Beijing to Tehran

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Beijing to Tehran. 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 Beijing to Tehran?

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

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

On average, flying from Beijing to Tehran 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 Beijing to Tehran

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination 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

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

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