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Distance from Baghdad to Bucharest

Straight line

2,001 km
1,243 mi · 1,080 NM

By road

2,715 km
1,687 mi

Travel time

31 h 22 min
flight ≈ 3 h

Direction

NW 313°
initial bearing

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How far is Baghdad from Bucharest?

Baghdad (Iraq) and Bucharest (Romania) are quite far apart: 2,001 km in a straight line, that is 1,243 miles or 1,080 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Baghdad to Bucharest is 2,715 km (1,687 miles), about 31 h 22 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 36% longer than the straight line.

From Baghdad, Bucharest lies to the north-west (initial bearing 313°). The route crosses from Iraq into Romania. The halfway point is at 39.2430°, 35.9760°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h (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 Bucharest?

By road it is 2,715 km (1,687 miles) from Baghdad to Bucharest; in a straight line it is 2,001 km (1,243 miles).

How long is the drive from Baghdad to Bucharest?

About 31 h 22 min on the fastest route (2,715 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bucharest from Baghdad?

Bucharest is to the north-west of Baghdad, at an initial bearing of 313°.

How long is the flight from Baghdad to Bucharest?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 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.