Nonstop flight route between Tehran, Iran and Seldovia, Alaska, United States:
Departure Airport:
(35°41'21"N by 51°18'48"E)
Arrival Airport:
(59°26'33"N by 151°42'15"W)
Distance from THR to SOV:
5,732.95 miles (9,226.26 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Mehrabad Airport (THR), Tehran, Iran and Seldovia Airport (SOV), Seldovia, Alaska, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 5,733 miles (or 9,226 kilometers).
A Great Circle is the shortest distance between 2 points on a sphere. Because most world maps are flat (but the Earth is round), the route of the shortest distance between 2 points on the Earth will often appear curved when viewed on a flat map, especially for long distances. If you were to simply draw a straight line on a flat map and measure a very long distance, it would likely be much further than if you were to lay a string between those two points on a globe. Because of the large distance between Mehrabad Airport and Seldovia Airport, the route shown on this map most likely appears curved because of this reason.
Try it at home! Get a globe and tightly lay a string between Mehrabad Airport and Seldovia Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | THR / OIII |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Tehran, Iran |
| GPS Coordinates: | 35°41'21"N by 51°18'48"E |
| Area Served: | Tehran, Karaj |
| Airport Type: | Joint (Public/Military) |
| Elevation: | 3962 feet (1,208 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 3 |
| View all routes: | Routes from THR |
| More Information: | THR Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | SOV / PASO |
| Airport Name: | Seldovia Airport |
| Location: | Seldovia, Alaska, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 59°26'33"N by 151°42'15"W |
| Operator/Owner: | State of Alaska DOT&PF |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 29 feet (9 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from SOV |
| More Information: | SOV Maps & Info |
Facts about Mehrabad Airport (THR):
- Mehrabad Airport (THR) has 3 runways.
- IKA Airport was scheduled to open in 2004 with international flights gradually changing from Mehrabad starting with flights to countries bordering the Persian Gulf.
- Mehrabad Airport handled 13,163,368 passengers last year.
- The closest airport to Mehrabad Airport (THR) is Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA), which is located 21 miles (34 kilometers) SSW of THR.
- The furthest airport from Mehrabad Airport (THR) is Totegegie Airport (GMR), which is located 11,490 miles (18,491 kilometers) away in Mangareva, Gambier Islands, French Polynesia.
- In addition to being known as "Mehrabad Airport", another name for THR is "فرودگاه مهرآباد".
Facts about Seldovia Airport (SOV):
- The furthest airport from Seldovia Airport (SOV) is Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ), which is located 10,674 miles (17,177 kilometers) away in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
- The closest airport to Seldovia Airport (SOV) is Port Graham Airport (PGM), which is located only 8 miles (13 kilometers) SW of SOV.
- Because of Seldovia Airport's relatively low elevation of 29 feet, planes can take off or land at Seldovia Airport at a lower air speed than at airports located at a higher elevation. This is because the air density is higher closer to sea level than it would otherwise be at higher elevations.
- Seldovia Airport (SOV) currently has only 1 runway.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 20.93 miles (33.69 km) SSW | Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) | Tehran, Iran |     |
| 2 | 88.29 miles (142.09 km) NE | Bishe Kola Air Base (BSM) | Amol, Iran | |
| 3 | 123.59 miles (198.90 km) ENE | Sari Dasht-e Naz International Airport (SRY) | Sari, Iran | |
| 4 | 165.72 miles (266.69 km) WSW | Hamadan Airport (HDM) | Hamadan, Iran | |
| 5 | 205.41 miles (330.58 km) S | Isfahan International Airport (IFN) | Isfahan, Iran | |
| 6 | 232.33 miles (373.89 km) SW | Khorramabad Airport (KHD) | Khorramabad, Iran | |
| 7 | 235.91 miles (379.66 km) S | Shahrekord International Airport (CQD) | Shahrekord, Iran | |
| 8 | 242.04 miles (389.52 km) NW | Ardabil Airport (ADU) | Ardabil, Iran | |
| 9 | 252.77 miles (406.79 km) WSW | Shahid Ashrafi Esfahani Airport (KSH) | Kermanshah, Iran | |
| 10 | 252.96 miles (407.11 km) NNW | Lankaran International Airport (LLK) | Lankaran, Azerbaijan | |
| 11 | 280.02 miles (450.64 km) SW | Dezful Airport (DEF) | Dezful, Iran | |
| 12 | 311.89 miles (501.93 km) SE | Shahid Sadooghi Airport (AZD) | Yazd, Iran | |
| 13 | 316.01 miles (508.56 km) NNE | Turkmenbashi International Airport (KRW) | Türkmenbaşy, Turkmenistan, Turkmenistan | |
| 14 | 327.41 miles (526.92 km) WNW | Tabriz International Airport (TBZ) | Tabriz, Iran | |
| 15 | 334.64 miles (538.55 km) SSW | Ahwaz International Airport (AWZ) | Ahwaz, Iran | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,489.90 miles (18,491.16 km) SSE | Totegegie Airport (GMR) | Mangareva, Gambier Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 2 | 11,245.16 miles (18,097.29 km) SSE | Tureira Airport (ZTA) | Tureia, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 3 | 11,160.65 miles (17,961.27 km) WSW | Mataveri International Airport (IPC) | Easter Island, Chile | |
| 4 | 11,147.68 miles (17,940.41 km) SSE | Nukutavake Airport (NUK) | Nukutavake, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 5 | 11,131.57 miles (17,914.48 km) SSE | Pukarua Airport (PUK) | Pukarua, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 6 | 11,007.27 miles (17,714.45 km) SE | Hao Airport (HOI) | Hao, Tuamotu Island, French Polynesia | |
| 7 | 10,871.27 miles (17,495.58 km) SSE | Fangatau Airport (FGU) | Fangatau, French Polynesia | |
| 8 | 10,835.59 miles (17,438.14 km) SE | Raroia Airport (RRR) | Raroia, French Polynesia | |
| 9 | 10,827.77 miles (17,425.56 km) SE | Makemo Airport (MKP) | Makemo, French Polynesia | |
| 10 | 10,802.77 miles (17,385.32 km) SE | Anaa Airport (AAA) | Anaa, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 11 | 10,795.71 miles (17,373.97 km) ESE | Rurutu Airport (RUR) | Rurutu, French Polynesia | |
| 12 | 10,724.11 miles (17,258.73 km) SE | Fakarava Airport (FAV) | Fakarava, Society Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 13 | 10,668.11 miles (17,168.62 km) SE | Apataki Airport (APK) | Apataki, French Polynesia | |
| 14 | 10,644.67 miles (17,130.89 km) SE | Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT) | Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia | |
| 15 | 10,641.76 miles (17,126.21 km) SE | Arutua Airport (AXR) | Arutua, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 7.90 miles (12.72 km) SW | Port Graham Airport (PGM) | Port Graham, Alaska, United States | |
| 2 | 9.97 miles (16.04 km) SW | Nanwalek Airport (formerly English Bay Airport) (KEB) | Nanwalek (English Bay), Alaska, United States | |
| 3 | 16.13 miles (25.97 km) NNE | Homer Airport (HOM) | Homer, Alaska, United States | |
| 4 | 72.86 miles (117.26 km) SSW | Port Williams Seaplane Base (KPR) | Port Williams, Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska, United States | |
| 5 | 74.96 miles (120.64 km) NNE | Soldotna Airport (SXQ) | Soldotna, Alaska, United States | |
| 6 | 79.73 miles (128.31 km) NNE | Kenai Municipal Airport (ENA) | Kenai, Alaska, United States | |
| 7 | 88.24 miles (142.01 km) WNW | Pedro Bay Airport (PDB) | Pedro Bay, Alaska, United States | |
| 8 | 89.71 miles (144.37 km) SSW | Kitoi Bay Seaplane Base (KKB) | Kitoi Bay, Alaska, United States | |
| 9 | 92.46 miles (148.80 km) ENE | Seward Airport (SWD) | Seward, Alaska, United States | |
| 10 | 104.96 miles (168.91 km) WNW | Port Alsworth Airport (PTA) | Port Alsworth, Alaska, United States | |
| 11 | 107.20 miles (172.52 km) SSW | Ouzinkie Airport (KOZ) | Ouzinkie, Alaska, United States | |
| 12 | 108.84 miles (175.17 km) W | Kokhanok Airport (KNK) | Kokhanok, Alaska, United States | |
| 13 | 114.16 miles (183.72 km) WNW | Iliamna Airport (ILI) | Iliamna, Alaska, United States | |
| 14 | 114.56 miles (184.37 km) N | Tyonek Airport (TYE) | Tyonek, Alaska, United States | |
| 15 | 114.99 miles (185.06 km) SSW | Port Bailey Seaplane Base (KPY) | Port Bailey, Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,673.58 miles (17,177.41 km) S | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 2 | 10,658.78 miles (17,153.61 km) SSE | George Airport (GRJ) | George, South Africa | |
| 3 | 10,646.91 miles (17,134.51 km) S | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,622.10 miles (17,094.57 km) SSE | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Cape Town, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,612.09 miles (17,078.46 km) S | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,509.28 miles (16,913.01 km) S | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 7 | 10,459.60 miles (16,833.05 km) S | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 8 | 10,394.91 miles (16,728.94 km) S | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 9 | 10,391.32 miles (16,723.16 km) S | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 10 | 10,388.16 miles (16,718.08 km) S | Mafeteng Airport (MFC) | Mafeteng, Lesotho | |
| 11 | 10,385.63 miles (16,714.00 km) S | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 12 | 10,375.74 miles (16,698.09 km) S | Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | |
| 13 | 10,371.80 miles (16,691.75 km) S | King Shaka International (DUR) | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 14 | 10,365.07 miles (16,680.92 km) S | Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) | Maseru, Lesotho | |
| 15 | 10,352.57 miles (16,660.80 km) S | Mokhotlong Airport (MKH) | Mokhotlong, Lesotho | |