How far is Shanghai from Tehran?
The distance between Tehran (Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 3985 miles / 6413 kilometers / 3463 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Tehran (IKA) to Shanghai (SHA) is 4896 miles / 7880 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 94 hours 0 minutes.
Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
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Distance from Tehran to Shanghai
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Tehran to Shanghai. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3984.926 miles
- 6413.116 kilometers
- 3462.806 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- 3976.596 miles
- 6399.711 kilometers
- 3455.567 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 Shanghai?
The estimated flight time from Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 8 hours and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Tehran and Shanghai?
Flight carbon footprint between Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
On average, flying from Tehran to Shanghai generates about 454 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 454 kilograms equals 1 002 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 Shanghai
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
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 | Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | SHA |
| ICAO Code: | ZSSS |
| Coordinates: | 31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″E |