Tehran to Istanbul Distance
2,040 km · 1,268 miles · 3 h 3 min flight
The distance from Tehran to Istanbul is 2,040 km (1,268 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 3 h 3 min. Istanbul is 30 minutes behind Tehran.
Tehran
Iran
Istanbul
Turkey
- 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
- Istanbul vs Tehran
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Tehran | West-northwest (294°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Istanbul | East (100°) |
| Halfway point | 38.89° N, 40.60° E |
| Tehran coordinates | 35.69° N, 51.42° E |
| Istanbul coordinates | 41.01° N, 28.95° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Istanbul from Tehran?
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 Tehran to Istanbul?
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 Tehran and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 30 minutes behind Tehran right now.
In which direction is Istanbul from Tehran?
Istanbul lies to the west-northwest of Tehran (initial bearing 294°).
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.