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Distance from Katowice to Baghdad

Straight line

2,799 km
1,739 mi · 1,511 NM

By road

3,969 km
2,466 mi

Travel time

41 h 30 min
flight ≈ 4 h

Direction

ESE 123°
initial bearing

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How far is Katowice from Baghdad?

Katowice (Poland) and Baghdad (Iraq) are very far apart: 2,799 km in a straight line, that is 1,739 miles or 1,511 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Katowice to Baghdad is 3,969 km (2,466 miles), about 41 h 30 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 42% longer than the straight line.

From Katowice, Baghdad lies to the south-east (initial bearing 123°). The route crosses from Poland into Iraq. The halfway point is at 42.4913°, 33.4287°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h (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 Katowice from Baghdad?

By road it is 3,969 km (2,466 miles) from Katowice to Baghdad; in a straight line it is 2,799 km (1,739 miles).

How long is the drive from Katowice to Baghdad?

About 41 h 30 min on the fastest route (3,969 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Baghdad from Katowice?

Baghdad is to the south-east of Katowice, at an initial bearing of 123°.

How long is the flight from Katowice to Baghdad?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 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.