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Distance from Aachen to Baghdad

Straight line

3,657 km
2,272 mi · 1,974 NM

By road

4,564 km
2,836 mi

Travel time

47 h 28 min
flight ≈ 5 h 4 min

Direction

ESE 107°
initial bearing

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How far is Aachen from Baghdad?

Aachen (Germany) and Baghdad (Iraq) are very far apart: 3,657 km in a straight line, that is 2,272 miles or 1,974 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Aachen to Baghdad is 4,564 km (2,836 miles), about 47 h 28 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Aachen, Baghdad lies to the east (initial bearing 107°). The route crosses from Germany into Iraq. The halfway point is at 43.6532°, 27.9942°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 4 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 Aachen from Baghdad?

By road it is 4,564 km (2,836 miles) from Aachen to Baghdad; in a straight line it is 3,657 km (2,272 miles).

How long is the drive from Aachen to Baghdad?

About 47 h 28 min on the fastest route (4,564 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Baghdad from Aachen?

Baghdad is to the east of Aachen, at an initial bearing of 107°.

How long is the flight from Aachen to Baghdad?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 4 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.