EN RO

Distance from Baghdad to Sydney

Straight line

13,389 km
8,319 mi · 7,229 NM

By road

…
calculating

Travel time

…
flight ≈ 17 h 14 min

Direction

ESE 113°
initial bearing

Open in the calculator (stops, directions, fuel cost) → Sydney → Baghdad

How far is Baghdad from Sydney?

Baghdad (Iraq) and Sydney (Australia) are very far apart: 13,389 km in a straight line, that is 8,319 miles or 7,229 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Baghdad, Sydney lies to the south-east (initial bearing 113°). The route crosses from Iraq into Australia. The halfway point is at -0.4422°, 97.5682°.

A direct flight would take about 17 h 14 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 Sydney?

The straight-line distance between Baghdad and Sydney is 13,389 km (8,319 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Sydney from Baghdad?

Sydney is to the south-east of Baghdad, at an initial bearing of 113°.

How long is the flight from Baghdad to Sydney?

A direct flight would take about 17 h 14 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.