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How far is Los Angeles, CA, from Tehran?

The distance between Tehran (Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) is 7612 miles / 12250 kilometers / 6614 nautical miles.

Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport – Los Angeles International Airport

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7612
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12250
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6614
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
14 h 54 min
Time Difference
11 h 30 min
CO2 emission
942 kg

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Distance from Tehran to Los Angeles

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7611.719 miles
  • 12249.875 kilometers
  • 6614.403 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
  • 7597.351 miles
  • 12226.751 kilometers
  • 6601.918 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 Los Angeles?

The estimated flight time from Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 14 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

On average, flying from Tehran to Los Angeles generates about 942 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 942 kilograms equals 2 077 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Tehran to Los Angeles

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

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 Los Angeles International Airport
City: Los Angeles, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAX
ICAO Code: KLAX
Coordinates: 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W