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Distance from Bucharest to Baghdad

Straight line

2,001 km
1,243 mi · 1,080 NM

By road

2,715 km
1,687 mi

Travel time

31 h 29 min
flight ≈ 3 h

Direction

ESE 122°
initial bearing

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How far is Bucharest from Baghdad?

Bucharest (Romania) and Baghdad (Iraq) are quite far apart: 2,001 km in a straight line, that is 1,243 miles or 1,080 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bucharest to Baghdad is 2,715 km (1,687 miles), about 31 h 29 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 36% longer than the straight line.

From Bucharest, Baghdad lies to the south-east (initial bearing 122°). The route crosses from Romania into Iraq. The halfway point is at 39.2430°, 35.9760°.

A direct flight would take about 3 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 Bucharest from Baghdad?

By road it is 2,715 km (1,687 miles) from Bucharest to Baghdad; in a straight line it is 2,001 km (1,243 miles).

How long is the drive from Bucharest to Baghdad?

About 31 h 29 min on the fastest route (2,715 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Baghdad from Bucharest?

Baghdad is to the south-east of Bucharest, at an initial bearing of 122°.

How long is the flight from Bucharest to Baghdad?

A direct flight would take about 3 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.