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Distance from Bochum to Baghdad

Straight line

3,606 km
2,241 mi · 1,947 NM

By road

4,540 km
2,821 mi

Travel time

47 h 19 min
flight ≈ 5 h

Direction

ESE 109°
initial bearing

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How far is Bochum from Baghdad?

Bochum (Germany) and Baghdad (Iraq) are very far apart: 3,606 km in a straight line, that is 2,241 miles or 1,947 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bochum to Baghdad is 4,540 km (2,821 miles), about 47 h 19 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Bochum, Baghdad lies to the east (initial bearing 109°). The route crosses from Germany into Iraq. The halfway point is at 43.9089°, 28.6172°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h (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 Bochum from Baghdad?

By road it is 4,540 km (2,821 miles) from Bochum to Baghdad; in a straight line it is 3,606 km (2,241 miles).

How long is the drive from Bochum to Baghdad?

About 47 h 19 min on the fastest route (4,540 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Baghdad from Bochum?

Baghdad is to the east of Bochum, at an initial bearing of 109°.

How long is the flight from Bochum to Baghdad?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 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.