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Distance from Budapest to Baghdad

Straight line

2,645 km
1,644 mi · 1,428 NM

By road

3,400 km
2,113 mi

Travel time

35 h 53 min
flight ≈ 3 h 48 min

Direction

ESE 117°
initial bearing

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How far is Budapest from Baghdad?

Budapest (Hungary) and Baghdad (Iraq) are very far apart: 2,645 km in a straight line, that is 1,644 miles or 1,428 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Budapest to Baghdad is 3,400 km (2,113 miles), about 35 h 53 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 29% longer than the straight line.

From Budapest, Baghdad lies to the south-east (initial bearing 117°). The route crosses from Hungary into Iraq. The halfway point is at 41.1111°, 33.0838°.

A direct flight would take about 3 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 Budapest from Baghdad?

By road it is 3,400 km (2,113 miles) from Budapest to Baghdad; in a straight line it is 2,645 km (1,644 miles).

How long is the drive from Budapest to Baghdad?

About 35 h 53 min on the fastest route (3,400 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Baghdad from Budapest?

Baghdad is to the south-east of Budapest, at an initial bearing of 117°.

How long is the flight from Budapest to Baghdad?

A direct flight would take about 3 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.