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Distance from Addis Ababa to Baghdad

Straight line

2,754 km
1,712 mi · 1,487 NM

By road

4,485 km
2,787 mi

Travel time

56 h 58 min
flight ≈ 3 h 57 min

Direction

NNE 11°
initial bearing

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How far is Addis Ababa from Baghdad?

Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) and Baghdad (Iraq) are very far apart: 2,754 km in a straight line, that is 1,712 miles or 1,487 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Addis Ababa to Baghdad is 4,485 km (2,787 miles), about 56 h 58 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 63% longer than the straight line.

From Addis Ababa, Baghdad lies to the north (initial bearing 11°). The route crosses from Ethiopia into Iraq. The halfway point is at 21.2061°, 41.3377°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 57 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 Addis Ababa from Baghdad?

By road it is 4,485 km (2,787 miles) from Addis Ababa to Baghdad; in a straight line it is 2,754 km (1,712 miles).

How long is the drive from Addis Ababa to Baghdad?

About 56 h 58 min on the fastest route (4,485 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Baghdad from Addis Ababa?

Baghdad is to the north of Addis Ababa, at an initial bearing of 11°.

How long is the flight from Addis Ababa to Baghdad?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 57 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.