Day trip from Erbil to Sāmarrā’
Sāmarrā’ lies 222 km (138 mi) south of Erbil, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 222 km (138 mi) apart, Sāmarrā’ is a realistic day trip from Erbil: about 3 h 37 min each way by road.
| Erbil | Sāmarrā’ | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Iraq | Iraq |
| Population | 1.6 million | 158,508 |
| Elevation | 429 m (1,407 ft) | 80 m (262 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Baghdad) | UTC+3 (Asia/Baghdad) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Sāmarrā’
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Staying in Sāmarrā’
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Common questions
How far is Sāmarrā’ from Erbil?
222 km (138 mi) in a straight line, south of Erbil; by road roughly 271 km (168 mi).
How long does it take to get from Erbil to Sāmarrā’ by road?
About 3 h 37 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Erbil and Sāmarrā’?
No, both are on Asia/Baghdad at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.