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Distance from Gaziantep to Damascus

Straight line

406 km
252 mi · 219 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 1 h

Direction

SSW 194°
initial bearing

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How far is Gaziantep from Damascus?

Gaziantep (Türkiye) and Damascus (Syria) 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.

From Gaziantep, Damascus lies to the south (initial bearing 194°). The route crosses from Türkiye into Syria. 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 Gaziantep from Damascus?

The straight-line distance between Gaziantep and Damascus is 406 km (252 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Damascus from Gaziantep?

Damascus is to the south of Gaziantep, at an initial bearing of 194°.

How long is the flight from Gaziantep to Damascus?

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.