Distance from Mosul to Van
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How far is Mosul from Van?
Mosul (Iraq) and Van (Türkiye) are a medium distance apart: 241 km in a straight line, that is 150 miles or 130 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Mosul, Van lies to the north (initial bearing 5°). The route crosses from Iraq into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 37.4149°, 43.2492°.
A direct flight would take about 48 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Mosul
- Mosul – Batman 247 km
- Mosul – Diyarbakır 311 km
- Mosul – Tabriz 341 km
- Mosul – Baghdad 353 km
- Mosul – Şanlıurfa 396 km
- Mosul – Erzurum 429 km
- Mosul – Elazığ 431 km
- Mosul – Yerevan 445 km
Other distances from Van
- Van – Batman 208 km
- Van – Yerevan 211 km
- Van – Erzurum 240 km
- Van – Tabriz 258 km
- Van – Diyarbakır 284 km
- Van – Elazığ 362 km
- Van – Tbilisi 377 km
- Van – Trabzon 419 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Mosul from Van?
The straight-line distance between Mosul and Van is 241 km (150 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Van from Mosul?
Van is to the north of Mosul, at an initial bearing of 5°.
How long is the flight from Mosul to Van?
A direct flight would take about 48 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.