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Distance from Dresden to Baghdad

Straight line

3,168 km
1,968 mi · 1,711 NM

By road

4,068 km
2,528 mi

Travel time

42 h 40 min
flight ≈ 4 h 28 min

Direction

ESE 117°
initial bearing

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How far is Dresden from Baghdad?

Dresden (Germany) and Baghdad (Iraq) are very far apart: 3,168 km in a straight line, that is 1,968 miles or 1,711 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Dresden to Baghdad is 4,068 km (2,528 miles), about 42 h 40 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 28% longer than the straight line.

From Dresden, Baghdad lies to the south-east (initial bearing 117°). The route crosses from Germany into Iraq. The halfway point is at 43.2090°, 31.2872°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 28 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 Dresden from Baghdad?

By road it is 4,068 km (2,528 miles) from Dresden to Baghdad; in a straight line it is 3,168 km (1,968 miles).

How long is the drive from Dresden to Baghdad?

About 42 h 40 min on the fastest route (4,068 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Baghdad from Dresden?

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

How long is the flight from Dresden to Baghdad?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 28 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.