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How far is Moscow from Tehran?

The distance between Tehran (Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport) and Moscow (Vnukovo International Airport) is 1541 miles / 2481 kilometers / 1339 nautical miles.

Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport – Vnukovo International Airport

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1541
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2481
Kilometers
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1339
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Flight time duration
3 h 25 min
CO2 emission
182 kg

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Distance from Tehran to Moscow

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1541.340 miles
  • 2480.546 kilometers
  • 1339.388 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
  • 1541.164 miles
  • 2480.262 kilometers
  • 1339.234 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 Moscow?

The estimated flight time from Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport to Vnukovo International Airport is 3 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) and Vnukovo International Airport (VKO)

On average, flying from Tehran to Moscow generates about 182 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 182 kilograms equals 401 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Tehran to Moscow

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

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 Vnukovo International Airport
City: Moscow
Country: Russia Flag of Russia
IATA Code: VKO
ICAO Code: UUWW
Coordinates: 55°35′29″N, 37°15′41″E