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Distance from Busan to Baghdad

Straight line

7,540 km
4,685 mi · 4,071 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 9 h 56 min

Direction

WNW 296°
initial bearing

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How far is Busan from Baghdad?

Busan (South Korea) and Baghdad (Iraq) are very far apart: 7,540 km in a straight line, that is 4,685 miles or 4,071 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Busan, Baghdad lies to the north-west (initial bearing 296°). The route crosses from South Korea into Iraq. The halfway point is at 42.6059°, 86.1702°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 56 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 Busan from Baghdad?

The straight-line distance between Busan and Baghdad is 7,540 km (4,685 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Baghdad from Busan?

Baghdad is to the north-west of Busan, at an initial bearing of 296°.

How long is the flight from Busan to Baghdad?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 56 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.