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Distance from Baghdad to Rotterdam

Straight line

3,801 km
2,362 mi · 2,052 NM

By road

4,753 km
2,953 mi

Travel time

49 h 44 min
flight ≈ 5 h 15 min

Direction

NW 315°
initial bearing

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How far is Baghdad from Rotterdam?

Baghdad (Iraq) and Rotterdam (Netherlands) are very far apart: 3,801 km in a straight line, that is 2,362 miles or 2,052 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Baghdad to Rotterdam is 4,753 km (2,953 miles), about 49 h 44 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Baghdad, Rotterdam lies to the north-west (initial bearing 315°). The route crosses from Iraq into Netherlands. The halfway point is at 44.3610°, 27.5708°.

A direct flight would take about 5 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.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Baghdad from Rotterdam?

By road it is 4,753 km (2,953 miles) from Baghdad to Rotterdam; in a straight line it is 3,801 km (2,362 miles).

How long is the drive from Baghdad to Rotterdam?

About 49 h 44 min on the fastest route (4,753 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Rotterdam from Baghdad?

Rotterdam is to the north-west of Baghdad, at an initial bearing of 315°.

How long is the flight from Baghdad to Rotterdam?

A direct flight would take about 5 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.