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Distance from Baghdad to Varanasi

Straight line

3,831 km
2,381 mi · 2,069 NM

By road

5,009 km
3,113 mi

Travel time

61 h 42 min
flight ≈ 5 h 17 min

Direction

E 93°
initial bearing

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How far is Baghdad from Varanasi?

Baghdad (Iraq) and Varanasi (India) are very far apart: 3,831 km in a straight line, that is 2,381 miles or 2,069 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Baghdad to Varanasi is 5,009 km (3,113 miles), about 61 h 42 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 31% longer than the straight line.

From Baghdad, Varanasi lies to the east (initial bearing 93°). The route crosses from Iraq into India. The halfway point is at 30.7631°, 64.4965°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 17 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 Varanasi?

By road it is 5,009 km (3,113 miles) from Baghdad to Varanasi; in a straight line it is 3,831 km (2,381 miles).

How long is the drive from Baghdad to Varanasi?

About 61 h 42 min on the fastest route (5,009 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Varanasi from Baghdad?

Varanasi is to the east of Baghdad, at an initial bearing of 93°.

How long is the flight from Baghdad to Varanasi?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 17 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.