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How far is Seoul from Tehran?

The distance between Tehran (Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport) and Seoul (Seoul Incheon International Airport) is 4078 miles / 6563 kilometers / 3544 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Tehran (IKA) to Seoul (ICN) is 5046 miles / 8120 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 97 hours 29 minutes.

Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport – Seoul Incheon International Airport

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4078
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6563
Kilometers
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3544
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
8 h 13 min
Time Difference
5 h 30 min
CO2 emission
466 kg

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Distance from Tehran to Seoul

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4077.914 miles
  • 6562.766 kilometers
  • 3543.610 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
  • 4068.622 miles
  • 6547.812 kilometers
  • 3535.536 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 Seoul?

The estimated flight time from Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport to Seoul Incheon International Airport is 8 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) and Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)

On average, flying from Tehran to Seoul generates about 466 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 466 kilograms equals 1 028 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 Seoul

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) and Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN).

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 Seoul Incheon International Airport
City: Seoul
Country: South Korea Flag of South Korea
IATA Code: ICN
ICAO Code: RKSI
Coordinates: 37°27′36″N, 126°26′26″E