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Distance from Baghdad to Kobe

Straight line

8,061 km
5,009 mi · 4,352 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 35 min

Direction

ENE 60°
initial bearing

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How far is Baghdad from Kobe?

Baghdad (Iraq) and Kobe (Japan) are very far apart: 8,061 km in a straight line, that is 5,009 miles or 4,352 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Baghdad and Kobe, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Baghdad, Kobe lies to the north-east (initial bearing 60°). The route crosses from Iraq into Japan. The halfway point is at 43.8613°, 89.3299°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 35 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Baghdad from Kobe?

The straight-line distance between Baghdad and Kobe is 8,061 km (5,009 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Kobe from Baghdad?

Kobe is to the north-east of Baghdad, at an initial bearing of 60°.

How long is the flight from Baghdad to Kobe?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 35 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.