How far is Istanbul from Tehran?
The distance between Tehran (Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport) is 1244 miles / 2003 kilometers / 1081 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Tehran (IKA) to Istanbul (SAW) is 1499 miles / 2412 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 48 minutes.
Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport – Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
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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)- 1244.337 miles
- 2002.567 kilometers
- 1081.300 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- 1241.838 miles
- 1998.544 kilometers
- 1079.127 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 Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is 2 hours and 51 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 Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
On average, flying from Tehran to Istanbul generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 360 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 Istanbul
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
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 Sabiha Gökçen International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Istanbul |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | SAW |
| ICAO Code: | LTFJ |
| Coordinates: | 40°53′54″N, 29°18′33″E |
Airlines flying from Tehran (IKA) to Istanbul (SAW)
| Pegasus Airlines |
| Turkish Airlines |