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Distance from Cahul to Baghdad

Straight line

1,963 km
1,220 mi · 1,060 NM

By road

2,934 km
1,823 mi

Travel time

34 h 40 min
flight ≈ 2 h 57 min

Direction

SE 130°
initial bearing

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How far is Cahul from Baghdad?

Cahul (Moldova) and Baghdad (Iraq) are quite far apart: 1,963 km in a straight line, that is 1,220 miles or 1,060 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cahul to Baghdad is 2,934 km (1,823 miles), about 34 h 40 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 49% longer than the straight line.

From Cahul, Baghdad lies to the south-east (initial bearing 130°). The route crosses from Moldova into Iraq. The halfway point is at 39.9025°, 37.0433°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 57 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 Cahul from Baghdad?

By road it is 2,934 km (1,823 miles) from Cahul to Baghdad; in a straight line it is 1,963 km (1,220 miles).

How long is the drive from Cahul to Baghdad?

About 34 h 40 min on the fastest route (2,934 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Baghdad from Cahul?

Baghdad is to the south-east of Cahul, at an initial bearing of 130°.

How long is the flight from Cahul to Baghdad?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 57 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.