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Distance from Bursa to Samsun

Straight line

626 km
389 mi · 338 NM

By road

769 km
478 mi

Travel time

8 h 21 min
flight ≈ 1 h 17 min

Direction

ENE 77°
initial bearing

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How far is Bursa from Samsun?

Bursa (Türkiye) and Samsun (Türkiye) are quite far apart: 626 km in a straight line, that is 389 miles or 338 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bursa to Samsun is 769 km (478 miles), about 8 h 21 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Bursa, Samsun lies to the east (initial bearing 77°). Both cities are in Türkiye. The halfway point is at 40.7948°, 32.6684°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 17 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 Bursa from Samsun?

By road it is 769 km (478 miles) from Bursa to Samsun; in a straight line it is 626 km (389 miles).

How long is the drive from Bursa to Samsun?

About 8 h 21 min on the fastest route (769 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Samsun from Bursa?

Samsun is to the east of Bursa, at an initial bearing of 77°.

How long is the flight from Bursa to Samsun?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 17 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.