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Distance from Nicosia to Mersin

Straight line

215 km
134 mi · 116 NM

By road

247 km
154 mi

Travel time

5 h 23 min
flight ≈ 46 min

Direction

NNE 32°
initial bearing

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How far is Nicosia from Mersin?

Nicosia (Cyprus) and Mersin (Türkiye) are a medium distance apart: 215 km in a straight line, that is 134 miles or 116 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Nicosia to Mersin is 247 km (154 miles), about 5 h 23 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 15% longer than the straight line.

From Nicosia, Mersin lies to the north-east (initial bearing 32°). The route crosses from Cyprus into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 35.9953°, 33.9949°.

A direct flight would take about 46 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 Nicosia from Mersin?

By road it is 247 km (154 miles) from Nicosia to Mersin; in a straight line it is 215 km (134 miles).

How long is the drive from Nicosia to Mersin?

About 5 h 23 min on the fastest route (247 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Mersin from Nicosia?

Mersin is to the north-east of Nicosia, at an initial bearing of 32°.

How long is the flight from Nicosia to Mersin?

A direct flight would take about 46 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.