Istanbul to Tehran Distance
2,040 km · 1,268 miles · 3 h 3 min flight
The distance from Istanbul to Tehran is 2,040 km (1,268 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 3 h 3 min. Tehran is 30 minutes ahead of Istanbul.
Istanbul
Turkey
2,040 km
Tehran
Iran
- Kilometres
- 2,040
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 1,268
- 1,102 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 3 h 3 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- +30 minutes
- Tehran vs Istanbul
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Istanbul | East (100°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Tehran | West-northwest (294°) |
| Halfway point | 38.89° N, 40.60° E |
| Istanbul coordinates | 41.01° N, 28.95° E |
| Tehran coordinates | 35.69° N, 51.42° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Tehran from Istanbul?
2,040 kilometres or 1,268 miles (1,102 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Tehran?
About 3 h 3 min for a non-stop flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Flights with stops take longer.
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Tehran?
Tehran is 30 minutes ahead of Istanbul right now.
In which direction is Tehran from Istanbul?
Tehran lies to the east of Istanbul (initial bearing 100°).
Distances are calculated on a sphere (radius 6,371 km) from city-centre coordinates (GeoNames, CC BY 4.0). Flight times are estimates; road distances are longer.