How far is Tehran from Shanghai?
The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Tehran (Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport) is 4012 miles / 6456 kilometers / 3486 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shanghai (PVG) to Tehran (IKA) is 4952 miles / 7970 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 94 hours 44 minutes.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport
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Distance from Shanghai to Tehran
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shanghai to Tehran. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4011.725 miles
- 6456.246 kilometers
- 3486.094 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- 4003.348 miles
- 6442.764 kilometers
- 3478.814 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 Shanghai to Tehran?
The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport is 8 hours and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Tehran?
Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
On average, flying from Shanghai to Tehran generates about 458 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 458 kilograms equals 1 009 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Shanghai to Tehran
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA).
Airport information
| Origin | Shanghai Pudong International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | PVG |
| ICAO Code: | ZSPD |
| Coordinates: | 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″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 Shanghai (PVG) to Tehran (IKA)
| Mahan Air |