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Distance from Baghdad to Durban

Straight line

7,135 km
4,434 mi · 3,853 NM

By road

10,302 km
6,401 mi

Travel time

131 h 6 min
flight ≈ 9 h 25 min

Direction

SSW 193°
initial bearing

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How far is Baghdad from Durban?

Baghdad (Iraq) and Durban (South Africa) are very far apart: 7,135 km in a straight line, that is 4,434 miles or 3,853 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Baghdad to Durban is 10,302 km (6,401 miles), about 131 h 6 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 44% longer than the straight line.

From Baghdad, Durban lies to the south (initial bearing 193°). The route crosses from Iraq into South Africa. The halfway point is at 1.7533°, 37.5894°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 25 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 Durban?

By road it is 10,302 km (6,401 miles) from Baghdad to Durban; in a straight line it is 7,135 km (4,434 miles).

How long is the drive from Baghdad to Durban?

About 131 h 6 min on the fastest route (10,302 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Durban from Baghdad?

Durban is to the south of Baghdad, at an initial bearing of 193°.

How long is the flight from Baghdad to Durban?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 25 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.