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Distance from Şanlıurfa to Van

Straight line

430 km
267 mi · 232 NM

By road

582 km
361 mi

Travel time

7 h 34 min
flight ≈ 1 h 2 min

Direction

ENE 68°
initial bearing

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How far is Şanlıurfa from Van?

Şanlıurfa (Türkiye) and Van (Türkiye) are a medium distance apart: 430 km in a straight line, that is 267 miles or 232 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Şanlıurfa to Van is 582 km (361 miles), about 7 h 34 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 35% longer than the straight line.

From Şanlıurfa, Van lies to the east (initial bearing 68°). Both cities are in Türkiye. The halfway point is at 37.8531°, 41.0679°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 2 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 Van?

By road it is 582 km (361 miles) from Şanlıurfa to Van; in a straight line it is 430 km (267 miles).

How long is the drive from Şanlıurfa to Van?

About 7 h 34 min on the fastest route (582 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Van from Şanlıurfa?

Van is to the east of Şanlıurfa, at an initial bearing of 68°.

How long is the flight from Şanlıurfa to Van?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 2 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.