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Distance from Baghdad to Beirut

Straight line

828 km
514 mi · 447 NM

By road

1,074 km
667 mi

Travel time

12 h 51 min
flight ≈ 1 h 32 min

Direction

W 277°
initial bearing

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How far is Baghdad from Beirut?

Baghdad (Iraq) and Beirut (Lebanon) are quite far apart: 828 km in a straight line, that is 514 miles or 447 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Baghdad to Beirut is 1,074 km (667 miles), about 12 h 51 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 30% longer than the straight line.

From Baghdad, Beirut lies to the west (initial bearing 277°). The route crosses from Iraq into Lebanon. The halfway point is at 33.6967°, 39.9655°.

A direct flight would take about 1 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 Baghdad from Beirut?

By road it is 1,074 km (667 miles) from Baghdad to Beirut; in a straight line it is 828 km (514 miles).

How long is the drive from Baghdad to Beirut?

About 12 h 51 min on the fastest route (1,074 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Beirut from Baghdad?

Beirut is to the west of Baghdad, at an initial bearing of 277°.

How long is the flight from Baghdad to Beirut?

A direct flight would take about 1 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.