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Distance from Baghdad to Malatya

Straight line

781 km
485 mi · 422 NM

By road

1,053 km
654 mi

Travel time

13 h 14 min
flight ≈ 1 h 29 min

Direction

NW 317°
initial bearing

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How far is Baghdad from Malatya?

Baghdad (Iraq) and Malatya (Türkiye) are quite far apart: 781 km in a straight line, that is 485 miles or 422 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Baghdad to Malatya is 1,053 km (654 miles), about 13 h 14 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 35% longer than the straight line.

From Baghdad, Malatya lies to the north-west (initial bearing 317°). The route crosses from Iraq into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 35.8837°, 41.4550°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 29 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 Malatya?

By road it is 1,053 km (654 miles) from Baghdad to Malatya; in a straight line it is 781 km (485 miles).

How long is the drive from Baghdad to Malatya?

About 13 h 14 min on the fastest route (1,053 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Malatya from Baghdad?

Malatya is to the north-west of Baghdad, at an initial bearing of 317°.

How long is the flight from Baghdad to Malatya?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 29 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.