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Distance from Samsun to Tarsus

Straight line

500 km
311 mi · 270 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 1 h 8 min

Direction

SSW 195°
initial bearing

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How far is Samsun from Tarsus?

Samsun (Türkiye) and Tarsus (Türkiye) are a medium distance apart: 500 km in a straight line, that is 311 miles or 270 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Samsun, Tarsus lies to the south (initial bearing 195°). Both cities are in Türkiye. The halfway point is at 39.1009°, 35.5921°.

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 Tarsus?

The straight-line distance between Samsun and Tarsus is 500 km (311 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Tarsus from Samsun?

Tarsus is to the south of Samsun, at an initial bearing of 195°.

How long is the flight from Samsun to Tarsus?

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.