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Distance from Hamburg to Baghdad

Straight line

3,520 km
2,187 mi · 1,901 NM

By road

4,559 km
2,833 mi

Travel time

47 h 15 min
flight ≈ 4 h 54 min

Direction

ESE 116°
initial bearing

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How far is Hamburg from Baghdad?

Hamburg (Germany) and Baghdad (Iraq) are very far apart: 3,520 km in a straight line, that is 2,187 miles or 1,901 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Hamburg to Baghdad is 4,559 km (2,833 miles), about 47 h 15 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 30% longer than the straight line.

From Hamburg, Baghdad lies to the south-east (initial bearing 116°). The route crosses from Germany into Iraq. The halfway point is at 44.7171°, 30.1888°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 54 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 Hamburg from Baghdad?

By road it is 4,559 km (2,833 miles) from Hamburg to Baghdad; in a straight line it is 3,520 km (2,187 miles).

How long is the drive from Hamburg to Baghdad?

About 47 h 15 min on the fastest route (4,559 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Baghdad from Hamburg?

Baghdad is to the south-east of Hamburg, at an initial bearing of 116°.

How long is the flight from Hamburg to Baghdad?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 54 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.