How far is Tehran from New York, NY?
The distance between New York (New York John F. Kennedy International Airport) and Tehran (Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport) is 6140 miles / 9881 kilometers / 5335 nautical miles.
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport – Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport
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Distance from New York to Tehran
There are several ways to calculate the distance from New York to Tehran. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6139.916 miles
- 9881.238 kilometers
- 5335.441 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- 6126.004 miles
- 9858.849 kilometers
- 5323.352 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 New York to Tehran?
The estimated flight time from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport is 12 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between New York and Tehran?
Flight carbon footprint between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
On average, flying from New York to Tehran generates about 736 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 736 kilograms equals 1 622 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from New York to Tehran
See the map of the shortest flight path between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA).
Airport information
| Origin | New York John F. Kennedy International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New York, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | JFK |
| ICAO Code: | KJFK |
| Coordinates: | 40°38′23″N, 73°46′44″W |
| Destination | Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tehran |
| Country: | Iran  |
| IATA Code: | IKA |
| ICAO Code: | OIIE |
| Coordinates: | 35°24′57″N, 51°9′7″E |