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Distance from Baghdad to Messina

Straight line

2,652 km
1,648 mi · 1,432 NM

By road

4,982 km
3,096 mi

Travel time

52 h 42 min
flight ≈ 3 h 49 min

Direction

WNW 290°
initial bearing

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How far is Baghdad from Messina?

Baghdad (Iraq) and Messina (Italy) are very far apart: 2,652 km in a straight line, that is 1,648 miles or 1,432 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Baghdad to Messina is 4,982 km (3,096 miles), about 52 h 42 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 88% longer than the straight line.

From Baghdad, Messina lies to the west (initial bearing 290°). The route crosses from Iraq into Italy. The halfway point is at 36.6410°, 30.4266°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 49 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 Messina?

By road it is 4,982 km (3,096 miles) from Baghdad to Messina; in a straight line it is 2,652 km (1,648 miles).

How long is the drive from Baghdad to Messina?

About 52 h 42 min on the fastest route (4,982 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Messina from Baghdad?

Messina is to the west of Baghdad, at an initial bearing of 290°.

How long is the flight from Baghdad to Messina?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 49 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.