Ankara to Van Distance
Ankara and Van are approximately 1242.7 km apart, a drive of about 14h 22min via D300 and Ankara-Tarsus Otoyolu.
D300, Ankara-Tarsus Otoyolu, Elazığ-Bingöl yolu, Kayseri-Malatya yolu, Van-Bitlis yolu
Stops on the Way
- Ankara0 km
- Kırşehir218 km
- Kayseri346 km
- Malatya678 km
- Elazığ774 km
- Bingöl910 km
- Muş1022 km
- Bitlis1094 km
- Van1243 km
On this 14h 22min drive, Malatya (km 678), around the midpoint, is a good place for a break.
Stops are cities the actual driving route passes through or near; km values are approximate.
Places to See on the Way
What to See at Each End
- Akdamar Adası ve KilisesiVan Gölü ortasında, 10. yüzyıldan kalma Ermeni kilisesi ve kabartmalarıyla ünlü ada
- Van Kalesi (Urartu Kalesi)Urartu döneminden kalma, göle nazır kaya kale
- Muradiye ŞelalesiAsma köprüsüyle üzerinden geçilen, gür akan şelale
- AnıtkabirAtatürk'ün anıt mezarı, görkemli mimarisi ve müzesiyle milli bir simge
- Ankara KalesiŞehre hakim tepede, Roma dönemine dayanan tarihi kale ve çevresindeki antikacı sokakları
- Anadolu Medeniyetleri MüzesiHitit, Frig ve Urartu eserleriyle dünyanın önde gelen arkeoloji müzelerinden biri
Frequently Asked Questions
How many km between Ankara and Van?
Ankara and Van are approximately 1242.7 km apart by road, roughly 14h 22min by car.
How long is the drive from Ankara to Van?
Under normal traffic the drive takes about 14h 22min; breaks and traffic can add to it.
How far is Van from Ankara?
The distance is the same in the Van to Ankara direction: about 1242.7 km, roughly 14h 22min by car.
Which cities are on the way from Ankara to Van?
The driving route passes through or near Kırşehir, Kayseri, Malatya, Elazığ, Bingöl, Muş, Bitlis. Malatya, around the midpoint, is a good place for a break.