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Distance from Baghdad to Seoul

Straight line

7,258 km
4,510 mi · 3,919 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 9 h 34 min

Direction

ENE 60°
initial bearing

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How far is Baghdad from Seoul?

Baghdad (Iraq) and Seoul (South Korea) are very far apart: 7,258 km in a straight line, that is 4,510 miles or 3,919 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Baghdad and Seoul, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Baghdad, Seoul lies to the north-east (initial bearing 60°). The route crosses from Iraq into South Korea. The halfway point is at 43.4530°, 84.3682°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 34 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Baghdad from Seoul?

The straight-line distance between Baghdad and Seoul is 7,258 km (4,510 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Seoul from Baghdad?

Seoul is to the north-east of Baghdad, at an initial bearing of 60°.

How long is the flight from Baghdad to Seoul?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 34 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.