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Distance from Malatya to Damascus

Straight line

567 km
352 mi · 306 NM

By road

708 km
440 mi

Travel time

8 h 27 min
flight ≈ 1 h 13 min

Direction

SSW 199°
initial bearing

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How far is Malatya from Damascus?

Malatya (Türkiye) and Damascus (Syria) are a medium distance apart: 567 km in a straight line, that is 352 miles or 306 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Malatya to Damascus is 708 km (440 miles), about 8 h 27 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Malatya, Damascus lies to the south (initial bearing 199°). The route crosses from Türkiye into Syria. The halfway point is at 35.9344°, 37.2730°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 13 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 Malatya from Damascus?

By road it is 708 km (440 miles) from Malatya to Damascus; in a straight line it is 567 km (352 miles).

How long is the drive from Malatya to Damascus?

About 8 h 27 min on the fastest route (708 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Damascus from Malatya?

Damascus is to the south of Malatya, at an initial bearing of 199°.

How long is the flight from Malatya to Damascus?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 13 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.