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Distance from Şanlıurfa to Mosul

Straight line

397 km
247 mi · 214 NM

By road

519 km
323 mi

Travel time

6 h 15 min
flight ≈ 1 h

Direction

ESE 102°
initial bearing

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How far is Şanlıurfa from Mosul?

Şanlıurfa (Türkiye) and Mosul (Iraq) are a medium distance apart: 397 km in a straight line, that is 247 miles or 214 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Şanlıurfa to Mosul is 519 km (323 miles), about 6 h 15 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 31% longer than the straight line.

From Şanlıurfa, Mosul lies to the east (initial bearing 102°). The route crosses from Türkiye into Iraq. The halfway point is at 36.7706°, 40.9681°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h (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 Mosul?

By road it is 519 km (323 miles) from Şanlıurfa to Mosul; in a straight line it is 397 km (247 miles).

How long is the drive from Şanlıurfa to Mosul?

About 6 h 15 min on the fastest route (519 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Mosul from Şanlıurfa?

Mosul is to the east of Şanlıurfa, at an initial bearing of 102°.

How long is the flight from Şanlıurfa to Mosul?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 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.