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How far is Sydney from Tehran?

The distance between Tehran (Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport) and Sydney (Sydney Airport) is 8023 miles / 12911 kilometers / 6971 nautical miles.

Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport – Sydney Airport

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8023
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12911
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6971
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Flight time duration
15 h 41 min
Time Difference
7 h 30 min
CO2 emission
1 002 kg

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Distance from Tehran to Sydney

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8022.649 miles
  • 12911.202 kilometers
  • 6971.491 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
  • 8027.710 miles
  • 12919.347 kilometers
  • 6975.889 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 Sydney?

The estimated flight time from Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport to Sydney Airport is 15 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) and Sydney Airport (SYD)

On average, flying from Tehran to Sydney generates about 1 002 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 002 kilograms equals 2 208 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Tehran to Sydney

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) and Sydney Airport (SYD).

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 Sydney Airport
City: Sydney
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: SYD
ICAO Code: YSSY
Coordinates: 33°56′45″S, 151°10′37″E