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Distance from Ankara to Erzurum

Straight line

720 km
447 mi · 389 NM

By road

874 km
543 mi

Travel time

10 h 22 min
flight ≈ 1 h 24 min

Direction

E 87°
initial bearing

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How far is Ankara from Erzurum?

Ankara (Türkiye) and Erzurum (Türkiye) are quite far apart: 720 km in a straight line, that is 447 miles or 389 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Ankara to Erzurum is 874 km (543 miles), about 10 h 22 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Ankara, Erzurum lies to the east (initial bearing 87°). Both cities are in Türkiye. The halfway point is at 39.9905°, 37.0660°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 24 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 Ankara from Erzurum?

By road it is 874 km (543 miles) from Ankara to Erzurum; in a straight line it is 720 km (447 miles).

How long is the drive from Ankara to Erzurum?

About 10 h 22 min on the fastest route (874 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Erzurum from Ankara?

Erzurum is to the east of Ankara, at an initial bearing of 87°.

How long is the flight from Ankara to Erzurum?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 24 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.