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Distance from Hiroshima to Baghdad

Straight line

7,855 km
4,881 mi · 4,241 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 19 min

Direction

WNW 298°
initial bearing

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How far is Hiroshima from Baghdad?

Hiroshima (Japan) and Baghdad (Iraq) are very far apart: 7,855 km in a straight line, that is 4,881 miles or 4,241 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Hiroshima and Baghdad, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Hiroshima, Baghdad lies to the north-west (initial bearing 298°). The route crosses from Japan into Iraq. The halfway point is at 43.0294°, 88.0818°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 19 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Hiroshima from Baghdad?

The straight-line distance between Hiroshima and Baghdad is 7,855 km (4,881 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Baghdad from Hiroshima?

Baghdad is to the north-west of Hiroshima, at an initial bearing of 298°.

How long is the flight from Hiroshima to Baghdad?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 19 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.