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Distance from Bristol to Baghdad

Straight line

4,265 km
2,650 mi · 2,303 NM

By road

5,267 km
3,273 mi

Travel time

55 h 18 min
flight ≈ 5 h 50 min

Direction

E 100°
initial bearing

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How far is Bristol from Baghdad?

Bristol (United Kingdom) and Baghdad (Iraq) are very far apart: 4,265 km in a straight line, that is 2,650 miles or 2,303 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bristol to Baghdad is 5,267 km (3,273 miles), about 55 h 18 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Bristol, Baghdad lies to the east (initial bearing 100°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into Iraq. The halfway point is at 44.8172°, 24.5232°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 50 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 Bristol from Baghdad?

By road it is 5,267 km (3,273 miles) from Bristol to Baghdad; in a straight line it is 4,265 km (2,650 miles).

How long is the drive from Bristol to Baghdad?

About 55 h 18 min on the fastest route (5,267 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Baghdad from Bristol?

Baghdad is to the east of Bristol, at an initial bearing of 100°.

How long is the flight from Bristol to Baghdad?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 50 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.