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Distance from Giza to Damascus

Straight line

618 km
384 mi · 334 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 1 h 16 min

Direction

NE 50°
initial bearing

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How far is Giza from Damascus?

Giza (Egypt) and Damascus (Syria) are quite far apart: 618 km in a straight line, that is 384 miles or 334 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Giza, Damascus lies to the north-east (initial bearing 50°). The route crosses from Egypt into Syria. The halfway point is at 31.7850°, 33.7018°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 16 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 Giza from Damascus?

The straight-line distance between Giza and Damascus is 618 km (384 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Damascus from Giza?

Damascus is to the north-east of Giza, at an initial bearing of 50°.

How long is the flight from Giza to Damascus?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 16 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.