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How far is Van from Tehran?

The distance between Tehran (Mehrabad International Airport) and Van (Van Ferit Melen Airport) is 481 miles / 773 kilometers / 418 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Tehran (THR) to Van (VAN) is 593 miles / 954 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 15 minutes.

Mehrabad International Airport – Van Ferit Melen Airport

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Distance from Tehran to Van

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 480.588 miles
  • 773.431 kilometers
  • 417.620 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
  • 479.794 miles
  • 772.154 kilometers
  • 416.930 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 Van?

The estimated flight time from Mehrabad International Airport to Van Ferit Melen Airport is 1 hour and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mehrabad International Airport (THR) and Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN)

On average, flying from Tehran to Van generates about 96 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 96 kilograms equals 211 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 Van

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mehrabad International Airport (THR) and Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN).

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 Van Ferit Melen Airport
City: Van
Country: Turkey Flag of Turkey
IATA Code: VAN
ICAO Code: LTCI
Coordinates: 38°28′5″N, 43°19′56″E