Distance from Baghdad to Mecca
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How far is Baghdad from Mecca?
Baghdad (Iraq) and Mecca (Saudi Arabia) are quite far apart: 1,395 km in a straight line, that is 867 miles or 753 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Baghdad, Mecca lies to the south (initial bearing 200°). The route crosses from Iraq into Saudi Arabia. The halfway point is at 27.4022°, 41.9895°.
A direct flight would take about 2 h 15 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Baghdad
- Baghdad – Mosul 353 km
- Baghdad – Basrah 448 km
- Baghdad – Tabriz 554 km
- Baghdad – Van 580 km
- Baghdad – Batman 585 km
- Baghdad – Diyarbakır 634 km
- Baghdad – Şanlıurfa 663 km
- Baghdad – Karaj 664 km
- Baghdad – Isfahan 683 km
Other distances from Mecca
- Mecca – Jeddah 67 km
- Mecca – Medina 339 km
- Mecca – Riyadh 793 km
- Mecca – Sanaa 818 km
- Mecca – Omdurman 1,006 km
- Mecca – Khartoum 1,009 km
- Mecca – Amman 1,232 km
- Mecca – Basrah 1,284 km
- Mecca – Giza 1,286 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Baghdad from Mecca?
The straight-line distance between Baghdad and Mecca is 1,395 km (867 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Mecca from Baghdad?
Mecca is to the south of Baghdad, at an initial bearing of 200°.
How long is the flight from Baghdad to Mecca?
A direct flight would take about 2 h 15 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.