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Distance from Baghdad to Karaj

Straight line

665 km
413 mi · 359 NM

By road

900 km
559 mi

Travel time

11 h 6 min
flight ≈ 1 h 20 min

Direction

ENE 63°
initial bearing

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How far is Baghdad from Karaj?

Baghdad (Iraq) and Karaj (Iran) are quite far apart: 665 km in a straight line, that is 413 miles or 359 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Baghdad to Karaj is 900 km (559 miles), about 11 h 6 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 35% longer than the straight line.

From Baghdad, Karaj lies to the north-east (initial bearing 63°). The route crosses from Iraq into Iran. The halfway point is at 34.6309°, 47.6467°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 20 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 Karaj?

By road it is 900 km (559 miles) from Baghdad to Karaj; in a straight line it is 665 km (413 miles).

How long is the drive from Baghdad to Karaj?

About 11 h 6 min on the fastest route (900 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Karaj from Baghdad?

Karaj is to the north-east of Baghdad, at an initial bearing of 63°.

How long is the flight from Baghdad to Karaj?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 20 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.