EN RO

Distance from Baghdad to Mashhad

Straight line

1,425 km
885 mi · 769 NM

By road

1,779 km
1,105 mi

Travel time

21 h 38 min
flight ≈ 2 h 17 min

Direction

ENE 72°
initial bearing

Open in the calculator (stops, directions, fuel cost) → Mashhad → Baghdad

How far is Baghdad from Mashhad?

Baghdad (Iraq) and Mashhad (Iran) are quite far apart: 1,425 km in a straight line, that is 885 miles or 769 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Baghdad to Mashhad is 1,779 km (1,105 miles), about 21 h 38 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Baghdad, Mashhad lies to the east (initial bearing 72°). The route crosses from Iraq into Iran. The halfway point is at 35.0643°, 51.8466°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 17 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 Mashhad?

By road it is 1,779 km (1,105 miles) from Baghdad to Mashhad; in a straight line it is 1,425 km (885 miles).

How long is the drive from Baghdad to Mashhad?

About 21 h 38 min on the fastest route (1,779 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Mashhad from Baghdad?

Mashhad is to the east of Baghdad, at an initial bearing of 72°.

How long is the flight from Baghdad to Mashhad?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 17 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.