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Distance from Diyarbakır to Van

Straight line

285 km
177 mi · 154 NM

By road

406 km
252 mi

Travel time

5 h 30 min
flight ≈ 51 min

Direction

ENE 76°
initial bearing

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How far is Diyarbakır from Van?

Diyarbakır (Türkiye) and Van (Türkiye) are a medium distance apart: 285 km in a straight line, that is 177 miles or 154 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Diyarbakır to Van is 406 km (252 miles), about 5 h 30 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 42% longer than the straight line.

From Diyarbakır, Van lies to the east (initial bearing 76°). Both cities are in Türkiye. The halfway point is at 38.2147°, 41.7939°.

A direct flight would take about 51 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 Diyarbakır from Van?

By road it is 406 km (252 miles) from Diyarbakır to Van; in a straight line it is 285 km (177 miles).

How long is the drive from Diyarbakır to Van?

About 5 h 30 min on the fastest route (406 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Van from Diyarbakır?

Van is to the east of Diyarbakır, at an initial bearing of 76°.

How long is the flight from Diyarbakır to Van?

A direct flight would take about 51 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.