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Distance from Ankara to Mersin

Straight line

379 km
235 mi · 204 NM

By road

502 km
312 mi

Travel time

4 h 53 min
flight ≈ 58 min

Direction

SSE 155°
initial bearing

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How far is Ankara from Mersin?

Ankara (Türkiye) and Mersin (Türkiye) are a medium distance apart: 379 km in a straight line, that is 235 miles or 204 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Ankara to Mersin is 502 km (312 miles), about 4 h 53 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 32% longer than the straight line.

From Ankara, Mersin lies to the south-east (initial bearing 155°). Both cities are in Türkiye. The halfway point is at 38.3693°, 33.7657°.

A direct flight would take about 58 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 Mersin?

By road it is 502 km (312 miles) from Ankara to Mersin; in a straight line it is 379 km (235 miles).

How long is the drive from Ankara to Mersin?

About 4 h 53 min on the fastest route (502 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Mersin from Ankara?

Mersin is to the south-east of Ankara, at an initial bearing of 155°.

How long is the flight from Ankara to Mersin?

A direct flight would take about 58 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.