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Distance from Islington to Baghdad

Straight line

4,097 km
2,546 mi · 2,212 NM

By road

5,081 km
3,157 mi

Travel time

53 h 28 min
flight ≈ 5 h 37 min

Direction

ESE 102°
initial bearing

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How far is Islington from Baghdad?

Islington (United Kingdom) and Baghdad (Iraq) are very far apart: 4,097 km in a straight line, that is 2,546 miles or 2,212 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Islington to Baghdad is 5,081 km (3,157 miles), about 53 h 28 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Islington, Baghdad lies to the east (initial bearing 102°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into Iraq. The halfway point is at 44.6008°, 25.5773°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 37 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 Islington from Baghdad?

By road it is 5,081 km (3,157 miles) from Islington to Baghdad; in a straight line it is 4,097 km (2,546 miles).

How long is the drive from Islington to Baghdad?

About 53 h 28 min on the fastest route (5,081 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Baghdad from Islington?

Baghdad is to the east of Islington, at an initial bearing of 102°.

How long is the flight from Islington to Baghdad?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 37 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.