Distance from Baghdad to Gelsenkirchen
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How far is Baghdad from Gelsenkirchen?
Baghdad (Iraq) and Gelsenkirchen (Germany) are very far apart: 3,615 km in a straight line, that is 2,246 miles or 1,952 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Baghdad to Gelsenkirchen is 4,549 km (2,827 miles), about 47 h 23 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.
From Baghdad, Gelsenkirchen lies to the north-west (initial bearing 315°). The route crosses from Iraq into Germany. The halfway point is at 43.9304°, 28.5718°.
A direct flight would take about 5 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.
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- Baghdad – Basrah 448 km
- Baghdad – Tabriz 554 km
- Baghdad – Van 580 km
- Baghdad – Batman 585 km
- Baghdad – Diyarbakır 634 km
- Baghdad – Şanlıurfa 663 km
- Baghdad – Karaj 664 km
- Baghdad – Isfahan 683 km
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Baghdad from Gelsenkirchen?
By road it is 4,549 km (2,827 miles) from Baghdad to Gelsenkirchen; in a straight line it is 3,615 km (2,246 miles).
How long is the drive from Baghdad to Gelsenkirchen?
About 47 h 23 min on the fastest route (4,549 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Gelsenkirchen from Baghdad?
Gelsenkirchen is to the north-west of Baghdad, at an initial bearing of 315°.
How long is the flight from Baghdad to Gelsenkirchen?
A direct flight would take about 5 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.