Distance from Samarkand to Taskent
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.
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…
Taskent0 mTashkent, also known as Toshkent, is the capital and largest city of Uzbekistan. It is the most populous city in Central Asia, with a population of more than 3.1 million people as of July 1, 2025. It is located in nor…
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometres from Samarkand to Taskent?
It is 261 km in a straight line from Samarkand to Taskent. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from Samarkand to Taskent?
A direct flight takes about 1 h 4 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from Samarkand to Taskent?
Around 4 h 21 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.