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Distance from Brooklyn to Baghdad

Straight line

9,665 km
6,006 mi · 5,219 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 12 h 35 min

Direction

NE 47°
initial bearing

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How far is Brooklyn from Baghdad?

Brooklyn (United States) and Baghdad (Iraq) are very far apart: 9,665 km in a straight line, that is 6,006 miles or 5,219 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Brooklyn and Baghdad, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Brooklyn, Baghdad lies to the north-east (initial bearing 47°). The route crosses from United States into Iraq. The halfway point is at 55.6935°, -10.1634°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 35 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Brooklyn from Baghdad?

The straight-line distance between Brooklyn and Baghdad is 9,665 km (6,006 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Baghdad from Brooklyn?

Baghdad is to the north-east of Brooklyn, at an initial bearing of 47°.

How long is the flight from Brooklyn to Baghdad?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 35 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.