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Distance from Samara to Kazan

Straight line

296 km
184 mi · 160 NM

By road

361 km
225 mi

Travel time

5 h 27 min
flight ≈ 52 min

Direction

NNW 347°
initial bearing

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How far is Samara from Kazan?

Samara (Russia) and Kazan (Russia) are a medium distance apart: 296 km in a straight line, that is 184 miles or 160 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Samara to Kazan is 361 km (225 miles), about 5 h 27 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 22% longer than the straight line.

From Samara, Kazan lies to the north (initial bearing 347°). Both cities are in Russia. The halfway point is at 54.4955°, 49.6523°.

A direct flight would take about 52 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 Samara from Kazan?

By road it is 361 km (225 miles) from Samara to Kazan; in a straight line it is 296 km (184 miles).

How long is the drive from Samara to Kazan?

About 5 h 27 min on the fastest route (361 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kazan from Samara?

Kazan is to the north of Samara, at an initial bearing of 347°.

How long is the flight from Samara to Kazan?

A direct flight would take about 52 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.