How far is Tehran from Shanghai?
The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Tehran (Mehrabad International Airport) is 3997 miles / 6433 kilometers / 3474 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shanghai (PVG) to Tehran (THR) is 4941 miles / 7952 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 94 hours 58 minutes.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Mehrabad 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)- 3997.381 miles
- 6433.162 kilometers
- 3473.629 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- 3989.019 miles
- 6419.703 kilometers
- 3466.362 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 Mehrabad International Airport is 8 hours and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Tehran?
Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Mehrabad International Airport (THR)
On average, flying from Shanghai to Tehran generates about 456 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 456 kilograms equals 1 005 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 Mehrabad International Airport (THR).
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 | Mehrabad International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tehran |
| Country: | Iran  |
| IATA Code: | THR |
| ICAO Code: | OIII |
| Coordinates: | 35°41′21″N, 51°18′48″E |