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Distance from Damascus to Tarsus

Straight line

399 km
248 mi · 215 NM

By road

615 km
382 mi

Travel time

7 h 11 min
flight ≈ 1 h

Direction

NNW 342°
initial bearing

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How far is Damascus from Tarsus?

Damascus (Syria) and Tarsus (Türkiye) are a medium distance apart: 399 km in a straight line, that is 248 miles or 215 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Damascus to Tarsus is 615 km (382 miles), about 7 h 11 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 54% longer than the straight line.

From Damascus, Tarsus lies to the north (initial bearing 342°). The route crosses from Syria into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 35.2159°, 35.6067°.

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 Tarsus?

By road it is 615 km (382 miles) from Damascus to Tarsus; in a straight line it is 399 km (248 miles).

How long is the drive from Damascus to Tarsus?

About 7 h 11 min on the fastest route (615 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tarsus from Damascus?

Tarsus is to the north of Damascus, at an initial bearing of 342°.

How long is the flight from Damascus to Tarsus?

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.