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How far is Tehran from London?

The distance between London (London Heathrow Airport) and Tehran (Mehrabad International Airport) is 2749 miles / 4424 kilometers / 2389 nautical miles.

London Heathrow Airport – Mehrabad International Airport

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2749
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4424
Kilometers
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2389
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
5 h 42 min
Time Difference
3 h 30 min
CO2 emission
304 kg

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Distance from London to Tehran

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2748.752 miles
  • 4423.688 kilometers
  • 2388.601 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
  • 2742.886 miles
  • 4414.247 kilometers
  • 2383.503 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 London to Tehran?

The estimated flight time from London Heathrow Airport to Mehrabad International Airport is 5 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Mehrabad International Airport (THR)

On average, flying from London to Tehran generates about 304 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 304 kilograms equals 671 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from London to Tehran

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Mehrabad International Airport (THR).

Airport information

Origin London Heathrow Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LHR
ICAO Code: EGLL
Coordinates: 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″W
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