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Distance from Ankara to Baghdad

Straight line

1,263 km
785 mi · 682 NM

By road

1,641 km
1,019 mi

Travel time

18 h 24 min
flight ≈ 2 h 5 min

Direction

ESE 122°
initial bearing

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How far is Ankara from Baghdad?

Ankara (Türkiye) and Baghdad (Iraq) are quite far apart: 1,263 km in a straight line, that is 785 miles or 682 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Ankara to Baghdad is 1,641 km (1,019 miles), about 18 h 24 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 30% longer than the straight line.

From Ankara, Baghdad lies to the south-east (initial bearing 122°). The route crosses from Türkiye into Iraq. The halfway point is at 36.7696°, 38.8751°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 5 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 Ankara from Baghdad?

By road it is 1,641 km (1,019 miles) from Ankara to Baghdad; in a straight line it is 1,263 km (785 miles).

How long is the drive from Ankara to Baghdad?

About 18 h 24 min on the fastest route (1,641 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Baghdad from Ankara?

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

How long is the flight from Ankara to Baghdad?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 5 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.