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Distance from Mosul to Malatya

Straight line

481 km
299 mi · 260 NM

By road

651 km
405 mi

Travel time

8 h 29 min
flight ≈ 1 h 6 min

Direction

WNW 299°
initial bearing

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How far is Mosul from Malatya?

Mosul (Iraq) and Malatya (Türkiye) are a medium distance apart: 481 km in a straight line, that is 299 miles or 260 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Mosul to Malatya is 651 km (405 miles), about 8 h 29 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 36% longer than the straight line.

From Mosul, Malatya lies to the north-west (initial bearing 299°). The route crosses from Iraq into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 37.3669°, 40.7500°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 6 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 Mosul from Malatya?

By road it is 651 km (405 miles) from Mosul to Malatya; in a straight line it is 481 km (299 miles).

How long is the drive from Mosul to Malatya?

About 8 h 29 min on the fastest route (651 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Malatya from Mosul?

Malatya is to the north-west of Mosul, at an initial bearing of 299°.

How long is the flight from Mosul to Malatya?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 6 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.