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Distance from Baghdad to Birkenhead

Straight line

4,332 km
2,692 mi · 2,339 NM

By road

5,430 km
3,374 mi

Travel time

57 h 9 min
flight ≈ 5 h 55 min

Direction

NW 316°
initial bearing

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How far is Baghdad from Birkenhead?

Baghdad (Iraq) and Birkenhead (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 4,332 km in a straight line, that is 2,692 miles or 2,339 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Baghdad to Birkenhead is 5,430 km (3,374 miles), about 57 h 9 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Baghdad, Birkenhead lies to the north-west (initial bearing 316°). The route crosses from Iraq into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 45.8150°, 24.8873°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 55 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 Birkenhead?

By road it is 5,430 km (3,374 miles) from Baghdad to Birkenhead; in a straight line it is 4,332 km (2,692 miles).

How long is the drive from Baghdad to Birkenhead?

About 57 h 9 min on the fastest route (5,430 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Birkenhead from Baghdad?

Birkenhead is to the north-west of Baghdad, at an initial bearing of 316°.

How long is the flight from Baghdad to Birkenhead?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 55 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.