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How far is Tehran from Istanbul?

The distance between Istanbul (Istanbul Atatürk Airport) and Tehran (Mehrabad International Airport) is 1271 miles / 2046 kilometers / 1105 nautical miles.

Istanbul Atatürk Airport – Mehrabad International Airport

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1271
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2046
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1105
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Flight time duration
2 h 54 min
CO2 emission
165 kg

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Distance from Istanbul to Tehran

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1271.462 miles
  • 2046.220 kilometers
  • 1104.870 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
  • 1268.840 miles
  • 2042.000 kilometers
  • 1102.592 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 Istanbul to Tehran?

The estimated flight time from Istanbul Atatürk Airport to Mehrabad International Airport is 2 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL) and Mehrabad International Airport (THR)

On average, flying from Istanbul to Tehran generates about 165 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 165 kilograms equals 364 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Istanbul to Tehran

See the map of the shortest flight path between Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL) and Mehrabad International Airport (THR).

Airport information

Origin Istanbul Atatürk Airport
City: Istanbul
Country: Turkey Flag of Turkey
IATA Code: ISL
ICAO Code: LTBA
Coordinates: 40°58′36″N, 28°48′52″E
Destination Mehrabad International Airport
City: Tehran
Country: Iran Flag of Iran
IATA Code: THR
ICAO Code: OIII
Coordinates: 35°41′21″N, 51°18′48″E