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How far is Karaj from Kuwait City?

The distance between Kuwait City (Kuwait International Airport) and Karaj (Payam International Airport) is 481 miles / 774 kilometers / 418 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kuwait City (KWI) to Karaj (PYK) is 685 miles / 1103 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 7 minutes.

Kuwait International Airport – Payam International Airport

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Distance from Kuwait City to Karaj

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kuwait City to Karaj. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 481.103 miles
  • 774.261 kilometers
  • 418.067 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
  • 482.125 miles
  • 775.905 kilometers
  • 418.955 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 Kuwait City to Karaj?

The estimated flight time from Kuwait International Airport to Payam International Airport is 1 hour and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and Payam International Airport (PYK)

On average, flying from Kuwait City to Karaj generates about 96 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 96 kilograms equals 211 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kuwait City to Karaj

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and Payam International Airport (PYK).

Airport information

Origin Kuwait International Airport
City: Kuwait City
Country: Kuwait Flag of Kuwait
IATA Code: KWI
ICAO Code: OKBK
Coordinates: 29°13′35″N, 47°58′8″E
Destination Payam International Airport
City: Karaj
Country: Iran Flag of Iran
IATA Code: PYK
ICAO Code: OIIP
Coordinates: 35°46′33″N, 50°49′36″E