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How far is Herat from Tehran?

The distance between Tehran (Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport) and Herat (Herat International Airport) is 635 miles / 1022 kilometers / 552 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Tehran (IKA) to Herat (HEA) is 774 miles / 1246 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 15 minutes.

Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport – Herat International Airport

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635
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Distance from Tehran to Herat

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 634.823 miles
  • 1021.649 kilometers
  • 551.646 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
  • 633.471 miles
  • 1019.473 kilometers
  • 550.472 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 Herat?

The estimated flight time from Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport to Herat International Airport is 1 hour and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) and Herat International Airport (HEA)

On average, flying from Tehran to Herat generates about 117 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 117 kilograms equals 258 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 Herat

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Herat International Airport
City: Herat
Country: Afghanistan Flag of Afghanistan
IATA Code: HEA
ICAO Code: OAHR
Coordinates: 34°12′35″N, 62°13′41″E