How far is Istanbul from Tehran?
The distance between Tehran (Mehrabad International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) is 1278 miles / 2058 kilometers / 1111 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Tehran (THR) to Istanbul (IST) is 1522 miles / 2449 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 27 minutes.
Mehrabad International Airport – Istanbul Airport
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Distance from Tehran to Istanbul
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Tehran to Istanbul. 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 Tehran to Istanbul?
The estimated flight time from Mehrabad International Airport to Istanbul Airport is 2 hours and 55 minutes.
What is the time difference between Tehran and Istanbul?
The time difference between Tehran and Istanbul is 30 minutes. Istanbul is 30 minutes behind Tehran.
Flight carbon footprint between Mehrabad International Airport (THR) and Istanbul Airport (IST)
On average, flying from Tehran to Istanbul 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 Tehran to Istanbul
See the map of the shortest flight path between Mehrabad International Airport (THR) and Istanbul Airport (IST).
Airport information
| Origin | Mehrabad International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tehran |
| Country: | Iran  |
| IATA Code: | THR |
| ICAO Code: | OIII |
| Coordinates: | 35°41′21″N, 51°18′48″E |
| Destination | Istanbul Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Istanbul |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | IST |
| ICAO Code: | LTFM |
| Coordinates: | 41°15′36″N, 28°44′33″E |