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How far is Tehran from Pyongyang?

The distance between Pyongyang (Pyongyang International Airport) and Tehran (Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport) is 3993 miles / 6426 kilometers / 3470 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Pyongyang (FNJ) to Tehran (IKA) is 4883 miles / 7859 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 94 hours 5 minutes.

Pyongyang International Airport – Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport

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3993
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6426
Kilometers
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3470
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
8 h 3 min
Time Difference
5 h 30 min
CO2 emission
455 kg

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Distance from Pyongyang to Tehran

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3992.974 miles
  • 6426.068 kilometers
  • 3469.799 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
  • 3983.729 miles
  • 6411.191 kilometers
  • 3461.766 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 Pyongyang to Tehran?

The estimated flight time from Pyongyang International Airport to Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport is 8 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pyongyang International Airport (FNJ) and Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)

On average, flying from Pyongyang to Tehran generates about 455 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 455 kilograms equals 1 004 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Pyongyang to Tehran

See the map of the shortest flight path between Pyongyang International Airport (FNJ) and Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA).

Airport information

Origin Pyongyang International Airport
City: Pyongyang
Country: North Korea Flag of North Korea
IATA Code: FNJ
ICAO Code: ZKPY
Coordinates: 39°13′26″N, 125°40′11″E
Destination Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport
City: Tehran
Country: Iran Flag of Iran
IATA Code: IKA
ICAO Code: OIIE
Coordinates: 35°24′57″N, 51°9′7″E