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Distance from Arad to Baghdad

Straight line

2,424 km
1,506 mi · 1,309 NM

By road

3,188 km
1,981 mi

Travel time

35 h 17 min
flight ≈ 3 h 32 min

Direction

ESE 118°
initial bearing

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How far is Arad from Baghdad?

Arad (Romania) and Baghdad (Iraq) are quite far apart: 2,424 km in a straight line, that is 1,506 miles or 1,309 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Arad to Baghdad is 3,188 km (1,981 miles), about 35 h 17 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 32% longer than the straight line.

From Arad, Baghdad lies to the south-east (initial bearing 118°). The route crosses from Romania into Iraq. The halfway point is at 40.3333°, 33.9543°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 32 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 Arad from Baghdad?

By road it is 3,188 km (1,981 miles) from Arad to Baghdad; in a straight line it is 2,424 km (1,506 miles).

How long is the drive from Arad to Baghdad?

About 35 h 17 min on the fastest route (3,188 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Baghdad from Arad?

Baghdad is to the south-east of Arad, at an initial bearing of 118°.

How long is the flight from Arad to Baghdad?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 32 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.