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Distance from Aleșd to Baghdad

Straight line

2,399 km
1,491 mi · 1,295 NM

By road

3,474 km
2,159 mi

Travel time

37 h 59 min
flight ≈ 3 h 30 min

Direction

ESE 122°
initial bearing

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How far is Aleșd from Baghdad?

Aleșd (Romania) and Baghdad (Iraq) are quite far apart: 2,399 km in a straight line, that is 1,491 miles or 1,295 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Aleșd to Baghdad is 3,474 km (2,159 miles), about 37 h 59 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 45% longer than the straight line.

From Aleșd, Baghdad lies to the south-east (initial bearing 122°). The route crosses from Romania into Iraq. The halfway point is at 40.7219°, 34.5407°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 30 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 Aleșd from Baghdad?

By road it is 3,474 km (2,159 miles) from Aleșd to Baghdad; in a straight line it is 2,399 km (1,491 miles).

How long is the drive from Aleșd to Baghdad?

About 37 h 59 min on the fastest route (3,474 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Baghdad from Aleșd?

Baghdad is to the south-east of Aleșd, at an initial bearing of 122°.

How long is the flight from Aleșd to Baghdad?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 30 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.