How far is Tehran from Istanbul?
The distance between Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) and Tehran (Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport) is 1278 miles / 2057 kilometers / 1111 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Istanbul (IST) to Tehran (IKA) is 1541 miles / 2480 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 14 minutes.
Istanbul Airport – Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport
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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)- 1278.096 miles
- 2056.895 kilometers
- 1110.635 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- 1275.550 miles
- 2052.799 kilometers
- 1108.423 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 Airport to Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport is 2 hours and 55 minutes.
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Tehran?
Flight carbon footprint between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
On average, flying from Istanbul to Tehran generates about 165 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 165 kilograms equals 365 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Istanbul to Tehran
See the map of the shortest flight path between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA).
Airport information
| Origin | Istanbul Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Istanbul |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | IST |
| ICAO Code: | LTFM |
| Coordinates: | 41°15′36″N, 28°44′33″E |
| Destination | Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tehran |
| Country: | Iran  |
| IATA Code: | IKA |
| ICAO Code: | OIIE |
| Coordinates: | 35°24′57″N, 51°9′7″E |
Airlines flying from Istanbul (IST) to Tehran (IKA)
| Atlasjet |
| Iran Air |
| Iran Aseman Airlines |
| Mahan Air |
| Turkish Airlines |