How far is Tehran from Istanbul?
The distance between Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) and Tehran (Mehrabad International Airport) is 1278 miles / 2058 kilometers / 1111 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Istanbul (IST) to Tehran (THR) is 1530 miles / 2462 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 20 minutes.
Istanbul Airport – Mehrabad International Airport
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Distance from Istanbul to Tehran
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Istanbul to Tehran. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1278.478 miles
- 2057.511 kilometers
- 1110.967 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- 1275.872 miles
- 2053.317 kilometers
- 1108.702 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 Istanbul to Tehran?
The estimated flight time from Istanbul Airport to Mehrabad International Airport is 2 hours and 55 minutes.
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Tehran?
Flight carbon footprint between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Mehrabad International Airport (THR)
On average, flying from Istanbul to Tehran generates about 165 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 165 kilograms equals 365 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Istanbul to Tehran
See the map of the shortest flight path between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Mehrabad International Airport (THR).
Airport information
| Origin | Istanbul Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Istanbul |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | IST |
| ICAO Code: | LTFM |
| Coordinates: | 41°15′36″N, 28°44′33″E |
| Destination | Mehrabad International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tehran |
| Country: | Iran  |
| IATA Code: | THR |
| ICAO Code: | OIII |
| Coordinates: | 35°41′21″N, 51°18′48″E |