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Distance from Baghdad to Aachen

Straight line

3,657 km
2,272 mi · 1,974 NM

By road

4,569 km
2,839 mi

Travel time

47 h 27 min
flight ≈ 5 h 4 min

Direction

NW 314°
initial bearing

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How far is Baghdad from Aachen?

Baghdad (Iraq) and Aachen (Germany) are very far apart: 3,657 km in a straight line, that is 2,272 miles or 1,974 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Baghdad to Aachen is 4,569 km (2,839 miles), about 47 h 27 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Baghdad, Aachen lies to the north-west (initial bearing 314°). The route crosses from Iraq into Germany. The halfway point is at 43.6532°, 27.9942°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 4 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 Baghdad from Aachen?

By road it is 4,569 km (2,839 miles) from Baghdad to Aachen; in a straight line it is 3,657 km (2,272 miles).

How long is the drive from Baghdad to Aachen?

About 47 h 27 min on the fastest route (4,569 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Aachen from Baghdad?

Aachen is to the north-west of Baghdad, at an initial bearing of 314°.

How long is the flight from Baghdad to Aachen?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 4 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.