Distance from Nukus to Samarkand
Estimates: a direct flight at 820 km/h plus 45 min; car at 75 km/h over road distance, which is never a straight line.
Nukus0 mNukus is the sixth-largest city in Uzbekistan and the capital of the autonomous Republic of Karakalpakstan. The population of Nukus as of 2026 is 349.4 thousand people. The Amu Darya river passes west of the city. Adm…
Samarkand0 mSamarkand is a major city located in southeastern Uzbekistan and is among the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Central Asia. With a population of 882,000 inhabitants in 2026, it is the second-largest city in Uz…
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometres from Nukus to Samarkand?
It is 691 km in a straight line from Nukus to Samarkand. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from Nukus to Samarkand?
A direct flight takes about 1 h 36 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from Nukus to Samarkand?
Around 11 h 31 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.