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Distance from Aleppo to Damascus

Straight line

309 km
192 mi · 167 NM

By road

350 km
218 mi

Travel time

4 h 5 min
flight ≈ 53 min

Direction

SSW 195°
initial bearing

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How far is Aleppo from Damascus?

Aleppo (Syria) and Damascus (Syria) are a medium distance apart: 309 km in a straight line, that is 192 miles or 167 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Aleppo to Damascus is 350 km (218 miles), about 4 h 5 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 13% longer than the straight line.

From Aleppo, Damascus lies to the south (initial bearing 195°). Both cities are in Syria. The halfway point is at 34.8565°, 36.7191°.

A direct flight would take about 53 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Aleppo from Damascus?

By road it is 350 km (218 miles) from Aleppo to Damascus; in a straight line it is 309 km (192 miles).

How long is the drive from Aleppo to Damascus?

About 4 h 5 min on the fastest route (350 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Damascus from Aleppo?

Damascus is to the south of Aleppo, at an initial bearing of 195°.

How long is the flight from Aleppo to Damascus?

A direct flight would take about 53 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.