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Distance from Damascus to Aleppo

Straight line

309 km
192 mi · 167 NM

By road

349 km
217 mi

Travel time

4 h 5 min
flight ≈ 53 min

Direction

NNE 15°
initial bearing

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How far is Damascus from Aleppo?

Damascus (Syria) and Aleppo (Syria) are a medium distance apart: 309 km in a straight line, that is 192 miles or 167 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Damascus to Aleppo is 349 km (217 miles), about 4 h 5 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 13% longer than the straight line.

From Damascus, Aleppo lies to the north (initial bearing 15°). Both cities are in Syria. The halfway point is at 34.8565°, 36.7191°.

A direct flight would take about 53 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 Damascus from Aleppo?

By road it is 349 km (217 miles) from Damascus to Aleppo; in a straight line it is 309 km (192 miles).

How long is the drive from Damascus to Aleppo?

About 4 h 5 min on the fastest route (349 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Aleppo from Damascus?

Aleppo is to the north of Damascus, at an initial bearing of 15°.

How long is the flight from Damascus to Aleppo?

A direct flight would take about 53 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.