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Distance from Baghdad to Plovdiv

Straight line

1,982 km
1,232 mi · 1,070 NM

By road

2,497 km
1,552 mi

Travel time

26 h 43 min
flight ≈ 2 h 59 min

Direction

NW 305°
initial bearing

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How far is Baghdad from Plovdiv?

Baghdad (Iraq) and Plovdiv (Bulgaria) are quite far apart: 1,982 km in a straight line, that is 1,232 miles or 1,070 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Baghdad to Plovdiv is 2,497 km (1,552 miles), about 26 h 43 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Baghdad, Plovdiv lies to the north-west (initial bearing 305°). The route crosses from Iraq into Bulgaria. The halfway point is at 38.1544°, 35.1671°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 59 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 Plovdiv?

By road it is 2,497 km (1,552 miles) from Baghdad to Plovdiv; in a straight line it is 1,982 km (1,232 miles).

How long is the drive from Baghdad to Plovdiv?

About 26 h 43 min on the fastest route (2,497 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Plovdiv from Baghdad?

Plovdiv is to the north-west of Baghdad, at an initial bearing of 305°.

How long is the flight from Baghdad to Plovdiv?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 59 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.