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Distance from Samsun to Trabzon

Straight line

286 km
178 mi · 155 NM

By road

327 km
203 mi

Travel time

3 h 59 min
flight ≈ 51 min

Direction

E 95°
initial bearing

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How far is Samsun from Trabzon?

Samsun (Türkiye) and Trabzon (Türkiye) are a medium distance apart: 286 km in a straight line, that is 178 miles or 155 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Samsun to Trabzon is 327 km (203 miles), about 3 h 59 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 14% longer than the straight line.

From Samsun, Trabzon lies to the east (initial bearing 95°). Both cities are in Türkiye. The halfway point is at 41.1548°, 38.0351°.

A direct flight would take about 51 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 Trabzon?

By road it is 327 km (203 miles) from Samsun to Trabzon; in a straight line it is 286 km (178 miles).

How long is the drive from Samsun to Trabzon?

About 3 h 59 min on the fastest route (327 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Trabzon from Samsun?

Trabzon is to the east of Samsun, at an initial bearing of 95°.

How long is the flight from Samsun to Trabzon?

A direct flight would take about 51 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.