Distance from Seoul to Tehran

🇰🇷 Seoul, South Korea  →  🇮🇷 Tehran, Iran

6,554 km
Straight-line distance
4,073 mi
In miles
8h 42m
Est. flight time
Northwest
Initial bearing 293°

The distance between Seoul and Tehran is 6,554 kilometres (4,073 miles) measured as a great-circle (straight) line. Flying out of Incheon International Airport (ICN), the initial heading is roughly northwest (293°), and a typical nonstop flight takes around 8h 42m. Actual flight paths and times vary with routing, winds and air-traffic constraints.

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Seoul

South Korea

Population (metro)9.9 million
Main airportICN
RegionEast Asia
Time zoneUTC+9
CurrencySouth Korean Won (KRW)

South Korea's dynamic capital, a high-tech metropolis where royal palaces sit beside neon shopping districts and a thriving K-pop culture.

Top sights: Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, Bukchon Hanok Village, Myeongdong, Dongdaemun, Han River parks

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Tehran

Iran

Population (metro)9.5 million
Main airportIKA
RegionWest Asia
Time zoneUTC+3:30
CurrencyIranian Rial (IRR)

Iran's sprawling capital sits below the snow-capped Alborz Mountains, mixing grand Qajar palaces, lively bazaars and modern museums.

Top sights: Golestan Palace, Grand Bazaar, Milad Tower, National Museum of Iran, Azadi Tower

Frequently asked questions

How far is Tehran from Seoul?
6,554 km (4,073 miles) in a straight line.
How long is the flight from Seoul to Tehran?
About 8h 42m nonstop, at an average 800 km/h cruising speed plus taxi and climb time.
What direction is Tehran from Seoul?
Tehran lies roughly to the northwest of Seoul (initial bearing 293°).
Which airports serve this route?
Seoul: Incheon International Airport (ICN). Tehran: Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA).

More distances from Seoul

See the country profiles for South Korea and Iran, or open the Asia distance calculator.