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Distance from Şanlıurfa to Ankara

Straight line

601 km
373 mi · 325 NM

By road

858 km
533 mi

Travel time

8 h 21 min
flight ≈ 1 h 15 min

Direction

WNW 302°
initial bearing

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How far is Şanlıurfa from Ankara?

Şanlıurfa (Türkiye) and Ankara (Türkiye) are quite far apart: 601 km in a straight line, that is 373 miles or 325 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Şanlıurfa to Ankara is 858 km (533 miles), about 8 h 21 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 43% longer than the straight line.

From Şanlıurfa, Ankara lies to the north-west (initial bearing 302°). Both cities are in Türkiye. The halfway point is at 38.5810°, 35.8810°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 15 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 Şanlıurfa from Ankara?

By road it is 858 km (533 miles) from Şanlıurfa to Ankara; in a straight line it is 601 km (373 miles).

How long is the drive from Şanlıurfa to Ankara?

About 8 h 21 min on the fastest route (858 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Ankara from Şanlıurfa?

Ankara is to the north-west of Şanlıurfa, at an initial bearing of 302°.

How long is the flight from Şanlıurfa to Ankara?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 15 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.