How far is Tehran from Istanbul?
The distance between Istanbul (Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport) and Tehran (Mehrabad International Airport) is 1245 miles / 2004 kilometers / 1082 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Istanbul (SAW) to Tehran (THR) is 1491 miles / 2400 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 44 minutes.
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International 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)- 1245.044 miles
- 2003.704 kilometers
- 1081.913 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- 1242.484 miles
- 1999.585 kilometers
- 1079.689 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 Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Mehrabad International Airport is 2 hours and 51 minutes.
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Tehran?
Flight carbon footprint between Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) and Mehrabad International Airport (THR)
On average, flying from Istanbul to Tehran generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 360 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 Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) and Mehrabad International Airport (THR).
Airport information
| Origin | Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Istanbul |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | SAW |
| ICAO Code: | LTFJ |
| Coordinates: | 40°53′54″N, 29°18′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 |