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Distance from Tarsus to Nicosia

Straight line

237 km
147 mi · 128 NM

By road

273 km
170 mi

Travel time

5 h 41 min
flight ≈ 48 min

Direction

SW 216°
initial bearing

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How far is Tarsus from Nicosia?

Tarsus (Türkiye) and Nicosia (Cyprus) are a medium distance apart: 237 km in a straight line, that is 147 miles or 128 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tarsus to Nicosia is 273 km (170 miles), about 5 h 41 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 15% longer than the straight line.

From Tarsus, Nicosia lies to the south-west (initial bearing 216°). The route crosses from Türkiye into Cyprus. The halfway point is at 36.0489°, 34.1200°.

A direct flight would take about 48 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 Nicosia?

By road it is 273 km (170 miles) from Tarsus to Nicosia; in a straight line it is 237 km (147 miles).

How long is the drive from Tarsus to Nicosia?

About 5 h 41 min on the fastest route (273 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Nicosia from Tarsus?

Nicosia is to the south-west of Tarsus, at an initial bearing of 216°.

How long is the flight from Tarsus to Nicosia?

A direct flight would take about 48 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.