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Distance from Damascus to Alexandria

Straight line

652 km
405 mi · 352 NM

By road

1,016 km
631 mi

Travel time

12 h 57 min
flight ≈ 1 h 19 min

Direction

WSW 249°
initial bearing

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How far is Damascus from Alexandria?

Damascus (Syria) and Alexandria (Egypt) are quite far apart: 652 km in a straight line, that is 405 miles or 352 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Damascus to Alexandria is 1,016 km (631 miles), about 12 h 57 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 56% longer than the straight line.

From Damascus, Alexandria lies to the west (initial bearing 249°). The route crosses from Syria into Egypt. The halfway point is at 32.3961°, 33.0628°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 19 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 Alexandria?

By road it is 1,016 km (631 miles) from Damascus to Alexandria; in a straight line it is 652 km (405 miles).

How long is the drive from Damascus to Alexandria?

About 12 h 57 min on the fastest route (1,016 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Alexandria from Damascus?

Alexandria is to the west of Damascus, at an initial bearing of 249°.

How long is the flight from Damascus to Alexandria?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 19 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.