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Distance from Erzurum to Van

Straight line

240 km
149 mi · 130 NM

By road

376 km
234 mi

Travel time

5 h 3 min
flight ≈ 48 min

Direction

SE 130°
initial bearing

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How far is Erzurum from Van?

Erzurum (Türkiye) and Van (Türkiye) are a medium distance apart: 240 km in a straight line, that is 149 miles or 130 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Erzurum to Van is 376 km (234 miles), about 5 h 3 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 56% longer than the straight line.

From Erzurum, Van lies to the south-east (initial bearing 130°). Both cities are in Türkiye. The halfway point is at 39.2063°, 42.3407°.

A direct flight would take about 48 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 Erzurum from Van?

By road it is 376 km (234 miles) from Erzurum to Van; in a straight line it is 240 km (149 miles).

How long is the drive from Erzurum to Van?

About 5 h 3 min on the fastest route (376 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Van from Erzurum?

Van is to the south-east of Erzurum, at an initial bearing of 130°.

How long is the flight from Erzurum to Van?

A direct flight would take about 48 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.