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Distance from Samsun to İzmir

Straight line

849 km
527 mi · 458 NM

By road

1,090 km
677 mi

Travel time

11 h 11 min
flight ≈ 1 h 34 min

Direction

WSW 251°
initial bearing

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How far is Samsun from İzmir?

Samsun (Türkiye) and İzmir (Türkiye) are quite far apart: 849 km in a straight line, that is 527 miles or 458 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Samsun to İzmir is 1,090 km (677 miles), about 11 h 11 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 28% longer than the straight line.

From Samsun, İzmir lies to the west (initial bearing 251°). Both cities are in Türkiye. The halfway point is at 39.9371°, 31.6410°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 34 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 Samsun from İzmir?

By road it is 1,090 km (677 miles) from Samsun to İzmir; in a straight line it is 849 km (527 miles).

How long is the drive from Samsun to İzmir?

About 11 h 11 min on the fastest route (1,090 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is İzmir from Samsun?

İzmir is to the west of Samsun, at an initial bearing of 251°.

How long is the flight from Samsun to İzmir?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 34 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.