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How far is Karaj from Tehran?

The distance between Tehran (Mehrabad International Airport) and Karaj (Payam International Airport) is 28 miles / 45 kilometers / 24 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Tehran (THR) to Karaj (PYK) is 36 miles / 58 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 1 hour 9 minutes.

Mehrabad International Airport – Payam International Airport

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Distance from Tehran to Karaj

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 28.008 miles
  • 45.074 kilometers
  • 24.338 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
  • 27.950 miles
  • 44.981 kilometers
  • 24.288 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 Karaj?

The estimated flight time from Mehrabad International Airport to Payam International Airport is 33 minutes.

What is the time difference between Tehran and Karaj?

There is no time difference between Tehran and Karaj.

Flight carbon footprint between Mehrabad International Airport (THR) and Payam International Airport (PYK)

On average, flying from Tehran to Karaj generates about 29 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 29 kilograms equals 64 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 Karaj

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mehrabad International Airport (THR) and Payam International Airport (PYK).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Payam International Airport
City: Karaj
Country: Iran Flag of Iran
IATA Code: PYK
ICAO Code: OIIP
Coordinates: 35°46′33″N, 50°49′36″E