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Distance from Baghdad to Edinburgh

Straight line

4,408 km
2,739 mi · 2,380 NM

By road

5,713 km
3,550 mi

Travel time

60 h 31 min
flight ≈ 6 h 1 min

Direction

NW 320°
initial bearing

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How far is Baghdad from Edinburgh?

Baghdad (Iraq) and Edinburgh (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 4,408 km in a straight line, that is 2,739 miles or 2,380 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Baghdad to Edinburgh is 5,713 km (3,550 miles), about 60 h 31 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 30% longer than the straight line.

From Baghdad, Edinburgh lies to the north-west (initial bearing 320°). The route crosses from Iraq into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 47.0820°, 25.5795°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 1 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 Edinburgh?

By road it is 5,713 km (3,550 miles) from Baghdad to Edinburgh; in a straight line it is 4,408 km (2,739 miles).

How long is the drive from Baghdad to Edinburgh?

About 60 h 31 min on the fastest route (5,713 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Edinburgh from Baghdad?

Edinburgh is to the north-west of Baghdad, at an initial bearing of 320°.

How long is the flight from Baghdad to Edinburgh?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 1 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.