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Distance from Almaty to Baghdad

Straight line

3,027 km
1,881 mi · 1,635 NM

By road

3,935 km
2,445 mi

Travel time

49 h 27 min
flight ≈ 4 h 17 min

Direction

W 260°
initial bearing

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How far is Almaty from Baghdad?

Almaty (Kazakhstan) and Baghdad (Iraq) are very far apart: 3,027 km in a straight line, that is 1,881 miles or 1,635 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Almaty to Baghdad is 3,935 km (2,445 miles), about 49 h 27 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 30% longer than the straight line.

From Almaty, Baghdad lies to the west (initial bearing 260°). The route crosses from Kazakhstan into Iraq. The halfway point is at 39.4362°, 59.5198°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 17 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 Almaty from Baghdad?

By road it is 3,935 km (2,445 miles) from Almaty to Baghdad; in a straight line it is 3,027 km (1,881 miles).

How long is the drive from Almaty to Baghdad?

About 49 h 27 min on the fastest route (3,935 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Baghdad from Almaty?

Baghdad is to the west of Almaty, at an initial bearing of 260°.

How long is the flight from Almaty to Baghdad?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 17 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.