How far is Karaj from Tehran?
The distance between Tehran (Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport) and Karaj (Payam International Airport) is 31 miles / 50 kilometers / 27 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Tehran (IKA) to Karaj (PYK) is 47 miles / 76 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 1 hour 21 minutes.
Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport – Payam International Airport
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Distance from Tehran to Karaj
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Tehran to Karaj. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 30.853 miles
- 49.654 kilometers
- 26.811 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- 30.873 miles
- 49.685 kilometers
- 26.828 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 Karaj?
The estimated flight time from Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport to Payam International Airport is 33 minutes.
What is the time difference between Tehran and Karaj?
Flight carbon footprint between Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) and Payam International Airport (PYK)
On average, flying from Tehran to Karaj generates about 30 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 30 kilograms equals 65 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 Karaj
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) and Payam International Airport (PYK).
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 | Payam International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Karaj |
| Country: | Iran |
| IATA Code: | PYK |
| ICAO Code: | OIIP |
| Coordinates: | 35°46′33″N, 50°49′36″E |