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Distance from Damascus to Gaziantep

Straight line

406 km
252 mi · 219 NM

By road

470 km
292 mi

Travel time

5 h 34 min
flight ≈ 1 h

Direction

NNE 14°
initial bearing

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How far is Damascus from Gaziantep?

Damascus (Syria) and Gaziantep (Türkiye) are a medium distance apart: 406 km in a straight line, that is 252 miles or 219 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Damascus to Gaziantep is 470 km (292 miles), about 5 h 34 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 16% longer than the straight line.

From Damascus, Gaziantep lies to the north (initial bearing 14°). The route crosses from Syria into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 35.2860°, 36.8249°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h (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 Gaziantep?

By road it is 470 km (292 miles) from Damascus to Gaziantep; in a straight line it is 406 km (252 miles).

How long is the drive from Damascus to Gaziantep?

About 5 h 34 min on the fastest route (470 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Gaziantep from Damascus?

Gaziantep is to the north of Damascus, at an initial bearing of 14°.

How long is the flight from Damascus to Gaziantep?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 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.