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Distance from Ankara to Samsun

Straight line

331 km
206 mi · 179 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 55 min

Direction

ENE 62°
initial bearing

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How far is Ankara from Samsun?

Ankara (Türkiye) and Samsun (Türkiye) are a medium distance apart: 331 km in a straight line, that is 206 miles or 179 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Ankara, Samsun lies to the north-east (initial bearing 62°). Both cities are in Türkiye. The halfway point is at 40.6129°, 34.5775°.

A direct flight would take about 55 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 Samsun?

The straight-line distance between Ankara and Samsun is 331 km (206 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Samsun from Ankara?

Samsun is to the north-east of Ankara, at an initial bearing of 62°.

How long is the flight from Ankara to Samsun?

A direct flight would take about 55 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.