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Distance from Antakya to Damascus

Straight line

299 km
186 mi · 162 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 52 min

Direction

S 178°
initial bearing

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How far is Antakya from Damascus?

Antakya (Türkiye) and Damascus (Syria) are a medium distance apart: 299 km in a straight line, that is 186 miles or 162 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Antakya, Damascus lies to the south (initial bearing 178°). The route crosses from Türkiye into Syria. The halfway point is at 34.8584°, 36.2253°.

A direct flight would take about 52 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 Antakya from Damascus?

The straight-line distance between Antakya and Damascus is 299 km (186 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Damascus from Antakya?

Damascus is to the south of Antakya, at an initial bearing of 178°.

How long is the flight from Antakya to Damascus?

A direct flight would take about 52 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.