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Distance from Damascus to Mersin

Straight line

396 km
246 mi · 214 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 1 h

Direction

NNW 338°
initial bearing

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How far is Damascus from Mersin?

Damascus (Syria) and Mersin (Türkiye) are a medium distance apart: 396 km in a straight line, that is 246 miles or 214 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Damascus, Mersin lies to the north (initial bearing 338°). The route crosses from Syria into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 35.1639°, 35.4818°.

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 Mersin?

The straight-line distance between Damascus and Mersin is 396 km (246 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Mersin from Damascus?

Mersin is to the north of Damascus, at an initial bearing of 338°.

How long is the flight from Damascus to Mersin?

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.