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Distance from Karaj to Baghdad

Straight line

665 km
413 mi · 359 NM

By road

902 km
560 mi

Travel time

11 h 14 min
flight ≈ 1 h 20 min

Direction

WSW 247°
initial bearing

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How far is Karaj from Baghdad?

Karaj (Iran) and Baghdad (Iraq) are quite far apart: 665 km in a straight line, that is 413 miles or 359 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Karaj to Baghdad is 902 km (560 miles), about 11 h 14 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 36% longer than the straight line.

From Karaj, Baghdad lies to the south-west (initial bearing 247°). The route crosses from Iran into Iraq. The halfway point is at 34.6309°, 47.6467°.

A direct flight would take about 1 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 Karaj from Baghdad?

By road it is 902 km (560 miles) from Karaj to Baghdad; in a straight line it is 665 km (413 miles).

How long is the drive from Karaj to Baghdad?

About 11 h 14 min on the fastest route (902 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Baghdad from Karaj?

Baghdad is to the south-west of Karaj, at an initial bearing of 247°.

How long is the flight from Karaj to Baghdad?

A direct flight would take about 1 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.