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Distance from Samsun to Şanlıurfa

Straight line

503 km
313 mi · 272 NM

By road

787 km
489 mi

Travel time

9 h 53 min
flight ≈ 1 h 8 min

Direction

SSE 154°
initial bearing

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How far is Samsun from Şanlıurfa?

Samsun (Türkiye) and Şanlıurfa (Türkiye) are a medium distance apart: 503 km in a straight line, that is 313 miles or 272 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Samsun to Şanlıurfa is 787 km (489 miles), about 9 h 53 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 56% longer than the straight line.

From Samsun, Şanlıurfa lies to the south-east (initial bearing 154°). Both cities are in Türkiye. The halfway point is at 39.2299°, 37.6010°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 8 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 Şanlıurfa?

By road it is 787 km (489 miles) from Samsun to Şanlıurfa; in a straight line it is 503 km (313 miles).

How long is the drive from Samsun to Şanlıurfa?

About 9 h 53 min on the fastest route (787 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Şanlıurfa from Samsun?

Şanlıurfa is to the south-east of Samsun, at an initial bearing of 154°.

How long is the flight from Samsun to Şanlıurfa?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 8 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.