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Distance from Baghdad to Poltava

Straight line

1,980 km
1,230 mi · 1,069 NM

By road

2,959 km
1,839 mi

Travel time

41 h 51 min
flight ≈ 2 h 59 min

Direction

NNW 339°
initial bearing

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How far is Baghdad from Poltava?

Baghdad (Iraq) and Poltava (Ukraine) are quite far apart: 1,980 km in a straight line, that is 1,230 miles or 1,069 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Baghdad to Poltava is 2,959 km (1,839 miles), about 41 h 51 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 49% longer than the straight line.

From Baghdad, Poltava lies to the north (initial bearing 339°). The route crosses from Iraq into Ukraine. The halfway point is at 41.5709°, 40.0944°.

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 Poltava?

By road it is 2,959 km (1,839 miles) from Baghdad to Poltava; in a straight line it is 1,980 km (1,230 miles).

How long is the drive from Baghdad to Poltava?

About 41 h 51 min on the fastest route (2,959 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Poltava from Baghdad?

Poltava is to the north of Baghdad, at an initial bearing of 339°.

How long is the flight from Baghdad to Poltava?

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.