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Distance from Baghdad to Maracaibo

Straight line

11,687 km
7,262 mi · 6,310 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 15 h 7 min

Direction

WNW 294°
initial bearing

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How far is Baghdad from Maracaibo?

Baghdad (Iraq) and Maracaibo (Venezuela) are very far apart: 11,687 km in a straight line, that is 7,262 miles or 6,310 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 Maracaibo, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Baghdad, Maracaibo lies to the north-west (initial bearing 294°). The route crosses from Iraq into Venezuela. The halfway point is at 37.1030°, -20.9952°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 7 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Baghdad from Maracaibo?

The straight-line distance between Baghdad and Maracaibo is 11,687 km (7,262 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Maracaibo from Baghdad?

Maracaibo is to the north-west of Baghdad, at an initial bearing of 294°.

How long is the flight from Baghdad to Maracaibo?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 7 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.