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Distance from Baghdad to Palermo

Straight line

2,846 km
1,769 mi · 1,537 NM

By road

5,209 km
3,237 mi

Travel time

55 h 23 min
flight ≈ 4 h 3 min

Direction

WNW 290°
initial bearing

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How far is Baghdad from Palermo?

Baghdad (Iraq) and Palermo (Italy) are very far apart: 2,846 km in a straight line, that is 1,769 miles or 1,537 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Baghdad to Palermo is 5,209 km (3,237 miles), about 55 h 23 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 83% longer than the straight line.

From Baghdad, Palermo lies to the west (initial bearing 290°). The route crosses from Iraq into Italy. The halfway point is at 36.7518°, 29.3476°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 3 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 Palermo?

By road it is 5,209 km (3,237 miles) from Baghdad to Palermo; in a straight line it is 2,846 km (1,769 miles).

How long is the drive from Baghdad to Palermo?

About 55 h 23 min on the fastest route (5,209 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Palermo from Baghdad?

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

How long is the flight from Baghdad to Palermo?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 3 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.