How far is Shanghai from Tehran?
The distance between Tehran (Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) is 4012 miles / 6456 kilometers / 3486 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Tehran (IKA) to Shanghai (PVG) is 4927 miles / 7930 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 94 hours 34 minutes.
Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport – Shanghai Pudong International Airport
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Distance from Tehran to Shanghai
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Tehran to Shanghai. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4011.725 miles
- 6456.246 kilometers
- 3486.094 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- 4003.348 miles
- 6442.764 kilometers
- 3478.814 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 Shanghai?
The estimated flight time from Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 8 hours and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Tehran and Shanghai?
Flight carbon footprint between Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
On average, flying from Tehran to Shanghai generates about 458 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 458 kilograms equals 1 009 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 Shanghai
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).
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 | Shanghai Pudong International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | PVG |
| ICAO Code: | ZSPD |
| Coordinates: | 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E |
Airlines flying from Tehran (IKA) to Shanghai (PVG)
| Mahan Air |