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Distance from Giurgiu to Baghdad

Straight line

1,980 km
1,230 mi · 1,069 NM

By road

2,656 km
1,650 mi

Travel time

30 h 26 min
flight ≈ 2 h 58 min

Direction

ESE 120°
initial bearing

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How far is Giurgiu from Baghdad?

Giurgiu (Romania) and Baghdad (Iraq) are quite far apart: 1,980 km in a straight line, that is 1,230 miles or 1,069 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Giurgiu to Baghdad is 2,656 km (1,650 miles), about 30 h 26 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 34% longer than the straight line.

From Giurgiu, Baghdad lies to the south-east (initial bearing 120°). The route crosses from Romania into Iraq. The halfway point is at 38.9754°, 35.8672°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 58 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 Giurgiu from Baghdad?

By road it is 2,656 km (1,650 miles) from Giurgiu to Baghdad; in a straight line it is 1,980 km (1,230 miles).

How long is the drive from Giurgiu to Baghdad?

About 30 h 26 min on the fastest route (2,656 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Baghdad from Giurgiu?

Baghdad is to the south-east of Giurgiu, at an initial bearing of 120°.

How long is the flight from Giurgiu to Baghdad?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 58 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.