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Distance from Handan to Baghdad

Straight line

6,262 km
3,891 mi · 3,381 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 8 h 20 min

Direction

WNW 289°
initial bearing

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How far is Handan from Baghdad?

Handan (China) and Baghdad (Iraq) are very far apart: 6,262 km in a straight line, that is 3,891 miles or 3,381 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Handan, Baghdad lies to the west (initial bearing 289°). The route crosses from China into Iraq. The halfway point is at 40.5016°, 78.6349°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 20 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 Handan from Baghdad?

The straight-line distance between Handan and Baghdad is 6,262 km (3,891 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Baghdad from Handan?

Baghdad is to the west of Handan, at an initial bearing of 289°.

How long is the flight from Handan to Baghdad?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 20 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.