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Distance from Birmingham to Baghdad

Straight line

4,239 km
2,634 mi · 2,289 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 5 h 48 min

Direction

ESE 102°
initial bearing

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How far is Birmingham from Baghdad?

Birmingham (United Kingdom) and Baghdad (Iraq) are very far apart: 4,239 km in a straight line, that is 2,634 miles or 2,289 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Birmingham, Baghdad lies to the east (initial bearing 102°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into Iraq. The halfway point is at 45.2500°, 25.0846°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 48 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 Birmingham from Baghdad?

The straight-line distance between Birmingham and Baghdad is 4,239 km (2,634 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Baghdad from Birmingham?

Baghdad is to the east of Birmingham, at an initial bearing of 102°.

How long is the flight from Birmingham to Baghdad?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 48 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.