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Distance from Tarsus to Amman

Straight line

559 km
347 mi · 302 NM

By road

750 km
466 mi

Travel time

8 h 55 min
flight ≈ 1 h 12 min

Direction

S 170°
initial bearing

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How far is Tarsus from Amman?

Tarsus (Türkiye) and Amman (Jordan) are a medium distance apart: 559 km in a straight line, that is 347 miles or 302 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tarsus to Amman is 750 km (466 miles), about 8 h 55 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 34% longer than the straight line.

From Tarsus, Amman lies to the south (initial bearing 170°). The route crosses from Türkiye into Jordan. The halfway point is at 34.4376°, 35.4345°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 12 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 Tarsus from Amman?

By road it is 750 km (466 miles) from Tarsus to Amman; in a straight line it is 559 km (347 miles).

How long is the drive from Tarsus to Amman?

About 8 h 55 min on the fastest route (750 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Amman from Tarsus?

Amman is to the south of Tarsus, at an initial bearing of 170°.

How long is the flight from Tarsus to Amman?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 12 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.