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Distance from İzmir to Samsun

Straight line

849 km
527 mi · 458 NM

By road

1,091 km
678 mi

Travel time

11 h 11 min
flight ≈ 1 h 34 min

Direction

ENE 65°
initial bearing

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How far is İzmir from Samsun?

İzmir (Türkiye) and Samsun (Türkiye) are quite far apart: 849 km in a straight line, that is 527 miles or 458 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, İzmir to Samsun is 1,091 km (678 miles), about 11 h 11 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 29% longer than the straight line.

From İzmir, Samsun lies to the north-east (initial bearing 65°). Both cities are in Türkiye. The halfway point is at 39.9371°, 31.6410°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 34 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 İzmir from Samsun?

By road it is 1,091 km (678 miles) from İzmir to Samsun; in a straight line it is 849 km (527 miles).

How long is the drive from İzmir to Samsun?

About 11 h 11 min on the fastest route (1,091 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Samsun from İzmir?

Samsun is to the north-east of İzmir, at an initial bearing of 65°.

How long is the flight from İzmir to Samsun?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 34 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.