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Distance from Baghdad to Tehran

Straight line

695 km
432 mi · 375 NM

By road

902 km
561 mi

Travel time

10 h 58 min
flight ≈ 1 h 22 min

Direction

ENE 66°
initial bearing

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How far is Baghdad from Tehran?

Baghdad (Iraq) and Tehran (Iran) are quite far apart: 695 km in a straight line, that is 432 miles or 375 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Baghdad to Tehran is 902 km (561 miles), about 10 h 58 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 30% longer than the straight line.

From Baghdad, Tehran lies to the north-east (initial bearing 66°). The route crosses from Iraq into Iran. The halfway point is at 34.5677°, 47.8615°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 22 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 Tehran?

By road it is 902 km (561 miles) from Baghdad to Tehran; in a straight line it is 695 km (432 miles).

How long is the drive from Baghdad to Tehran?

About 10 h 58 min on the fastest route (902 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tehran from Baghdad?

Tehran is to the north-east of Baghdad, at an initial bearing of 66°.

How long is the flight from Baghdad to Tehran?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 22 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.