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Distance from Medina to Mosul

Straight line

1,358 km
844 mi · 733 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 2 h 12 min

Direction

NNE 13°
initial bearing

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How far is Medina from Mosul?

Medina (Saudi Arabia) and Mosul (Iraq) are quite far apart: 1,358 km in a straight line, that is 844 miles or 733 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Medina, Mosul lies to the north (initial bearing 13°). The route crosses from Saudi Arabia into Iraq. The halfway point is at 30.4135°, 41.2596°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 12 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 Medina from Mosul?

The straight-line distance between Medina and Mosul is 1,358 km (844 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Mosul from Medina?

Mosul is to the north of Medina, at an initial bearing of 13°.

How long is the flight from Medina to Mosul?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 12 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.