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How far is Tehran from Kuala Lumpur?

The distance between Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) and Tehran (Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport) is 3936 miles / 6334 kilometers / 3420 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Tehran (IKA) is 6232 miles / 10030 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 124 hours 27 minutes.

Kuala Lumpur International Airport – Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport

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3936
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6334
Kilometers
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3420
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
7 h 57 min
Time Difference
4 h 30 min
CO2 emission
448 kg

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Distance from Kuala Lumpur to Tehran

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3935.507 miles
  • 6333.585 kilometers
  • 3419.862 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
  • 3937.038 miles
  • 6336.048 kilometers
  • 3421.192 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 Kuala Lumpur to Tehran?

The estimated flight time from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport is 7 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)

On average, flying from Kuala Lumpur to Tehran generates about 448 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 448 kilograms equals 988 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kuala Lumpur to Tehran

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA).

Airport information

Origin Kuala Lumpur International Airport
City: Kuala Lumpur
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: KUL
ICAO Code: WMKK
Coordinates: 2°44′44″N, 101°42′35″E
Destination 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

Airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Tehran (IKA)

Iran Air
Mahan Air