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Distance from Beijing to Baghdad

Straight line

6,306 km
3,919 mi · 3,405 NM

By road

7,674 km
4,769 mi

Travel time

90 h 51 min
flight ≈ 8 h 23 min

Direction

WNW 288°
initial bearing

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How far is Beijing from Baghdad?

Beijing (China) and Baghdad (Iraq) are very far apart: 6,306 km in a straight line, that is 3,919 miles or 3,405 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Beijing to Baghdad is 7,674 km (4,769 miles), about 90 h 51 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 22% longer than the straight line.

From Beijing, Baghdad lies to the west (initial bearing 288°). The route crosses from China into Iraq. The halfway point is at 42.5621°, 78.6246°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 23 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 Beijing from Baghdad?

By road it is 7,674 km (4,769 miles) from Beijing to Baghdad; in a straight line it is 6,306 km (3,919 miles).

How long is the drive from Beijing to Baghdad?

About 90 h 51 min on the fastest route (7,674 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Baghdad from Beijing?

Baghdad is to the west of Beijing, at an initial bearing of 288°.

How long is the flight from Beijing to Baghdad?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 23 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.