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How far is Tehran from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Tehran (Mehrabad International Airport) is 3500 miles / 5633 kilometers / 3041 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Beijing (PEK) to Tehran (THR) is 4223 miles / 6796 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 82 hours 18 minutes.

Beijing Capital International Airport – Mehrabad International Airport

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3500
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5633
Kilometers
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3041
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
7 h 7 min
Time Difference
4 h 30 min
CO2 emission
395 kg

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Distance from Beijing to Tehran

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Beijing to Tehran. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3499.958 miles
  • 5632.636 kilometers
  • 3041.380 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
  • 3491.770 miles
  • 5619.459 kilometers
  • 3034.265 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 Beijing to Tehran?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Capital International Airport to Mehrabad International Airport is 7 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Mehrabad International Airport (THR)

On average, flying from Beijing to Tehran generates about 395 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 395 kilograms equals 870 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Beijing to Tehran

See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Mehrabad International Airport (THR).

Airport information

Origin Beijing Capital International Airport
City: Beijing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PEK
ICAO Code: ZBAA
Coordinates: 40°4′48″N, 116°35′5″E
Destination Mehrabad International Airport
City: Tehran
Country: Iran Flag of Iran
IATA Code: THR
ICAO Code: OIII
Coordinates: 35°41′21″N, 51°18′48″E