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Distance from Beirut to Baghdad

Straight line

828 km
514 mi · 447 NM

By road

1,068 km
664 mi

Travel time

12 h 49 min
flight ≈ 1 h 32 min

Direction

E 92°
initial bearing

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How far is Beirut from Baghdad?

Beirut (Lebanon) and Baghdad (Iraq) are quite far apart: 828 km in a straight line, that is 514 miles or 447 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Beirut to Baghdad is 1,068 km (664 miles), about 12 h 49 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 29% longer than the straight line.

From Beirut, Baghdad lies to the east (initial bearing 92°). The route crosses from Lebanon into Iraq. The halfway point is at 33.6967°, 39.9655°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 32 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 Beirut from Baghdad?

By road it is 1,068 km (664 miles) from Beirut to Baghdad; in a straight line it is 828 km (514 miles).

How long is the drive from Beirut to Baghdad?

About 12 h 49 min on the fastest route (1,068 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Baghdad from Beirut?

Baghdad is to the east of Beirut, at an initial bearing of 92°.

How long is the flight from Beirut to Baghdad?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 32 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.