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Distance from Beirut to Tarsus

Straight line

340 km
211 mi · 184 NM

By road

566 km
351 mi

Travel time

7 h 21 min
flight ≈ 56 min

Direction

N 351°
initial bearing

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How far is Beirut from Tarsus?

Beirut (Lebanon) and Tarsus (Türkiye) are a medium distance apart: 340 km in a straight line, that is 211 miles or 184 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Beirut to Tarsus is 566 km (351 miles), about 7 h 21 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 66% longer than the straight line.

From Beirut, Tarsus lies to the north (initial bearing 351°). The route crosses from Lebanon into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 35.4059°, 35.2029°.

A direct flight would take about 56 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 Beirut from Tarsus?

By road it is 566 km (351 miles) from Beirut to Tarsus; in a straight line it is 340 km (211 miles).

How long is the drive from Beirut to Tarsus?

About 7 h 21 min on the fastest route (566 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tarsus from Beirut?

Tarsus is to the north of Beirut, at an initial bearing of 351°.

How long is the flight from Beirut to Tarsus?

A direct flight would take about 56 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.