How far is Tehran from New York, NY?
The distance between New York (New York John F. Kennedy International Airport) and Tehran (Mehrabad International Airport) is 6131 miles / 9867 kilometers / 5328 nautical miles.
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport – Mehrabad 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)- 6130.808 miles
- 9866.578 kilometers
- 5327.526 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- 6116.858 miles
- 9844.129 kilometers
- 5315.404 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 Mehrabad International Airport is 12 hours and 6 minutes.
What is the time difference between New York and Tehran?
Flight carbon footprint between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Mehrabad International Airport (THR)
On average, flying from New York to Tehran generates about 734 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 734 kilograms equals 1 619 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 Mehrabad International Airport (THR).
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 | Mehrabad International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tehran |
| Country: | Iran  |
| IATA Code: | THR |
| ICAO Code: | OIII |
| Coordinates: | 35°41′21″N, 51°18′48″E |