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Distance from Ankara to Tarsus

Straight line

378 km
235 mi · 204 NM

By road

477 km
296 mi

Travel time

4 h 36 min
flight ≈ 58 min

Direction

SSE 151°
initial bearing

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How far is Ankara from Tarsus?

Ankara (Türkiye) and Tarsus (Türkiye) are a medium distance apart: 378 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 Tarsus is 477 km (296 miles), about 4 h 36 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Ankara, Tarsus lies to the south-east (initial bearing 151°). Both cities are in Türkiye. The halfway point is at 38.4232°, 33.8947°.

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 Tarsus?

By road it is 477 km (296 miles) from Ankara to Tarsus; in a straight line it is 378 km (235 miles).

How long is the drive from Ankara to Tarsus?

About 4 h 36 min on the fastest route (477 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tarsus from Ankara?

Tarsus is to the south-east of Ankara, at an initial bearing of 151°.

How long is the flight from Ankara to Tarsus?

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.