How far is Istanbul from Tehran?

The distance between Tehran (Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Atatürk Airport) is 1271 miles / 2045 kilometers / 1104 nautical miles.

Distance from Tehran to Istanbul

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 1270.770 miles
• 2045.106 kilometers
• 1104.269 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

• 1268.207 miles
• 2040.982 kilometers
• 1102.042 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 Istanbul?

The estimated flight time from Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport to Istanbul Atatürk Airport is 2 hours and 54 minutes.

What is the time difference between Tehran and Istanbul?

The time difference between Tehran and Istanbul is 30 minutes. Istanbul is 30 minutes behind Tehran.

Flight carbon footprint between Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) and Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL)

On average, flying from Tehran to Istanbul generates about 165 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 165 kilograms equals 364 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Tehran to Istanbul

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) and Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL).

Airport information

Origin	Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport
City:	Tehran
Country:	Iran
IATA Code:	IKA
ICAO Code:	OIIE
Coordinates:	35°24′57″N, 51°9′7″E

Destination	Istanbul Atatürk Airport
City:	Istanbul
Country:	Turkey
IATA Code:	ISL
ICAO Code:	LTBA
Coordinates:	40°58′36″N, 28°48′52″E