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Distance from Baghdad to Tarsus

Straight line

953 km
592 mi · 514 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 1 h 41 min

Direction

WNW 297°
initial bearing

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How far is Baghdad from Tarsus?

Baghdad (Iraq) and Tarsus (Türkiye) are quite far apart: 953 km in a straight line, that is 592 miles or 514 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Baghdad, Tarsus lies to the north-west (initial bearing 297°). The route crosses from Iraq into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 35.2221°, 39.7515°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 41 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 Tarsus?

The straight-line distance between Baghdad and Tarsus is 953 km (592 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Tarsus from Baghdad?

Tarsus is to the north-west of Baghdad, at an initial bearing of 297°.

How long is the flight from Baghdad to Tarsus?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 41 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.