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Distance from Kobe to Baghdad

Straight line

8,061 km
5,009 mi · 4,352 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 35 min

Direction

WNW 299°
initial bearing

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How far is Kobe from Baghdad?

Kobe (Japan) and Baghdad (Iraq) are very far apart: 8,061 km in a straight line, that is 5,009 miles or 4,352 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 Kobe and Baghdad, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Kobe, Baghdad lies to the north-west (initial bearing 299°). The route crosses from Japan into Iraq. The halfway point is at 43.8613°, 89.3299°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 35 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Kobe from Baghdad?

The straight-line distance between Kobe and Baghdad is 8,061 km (5,009 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Baghdad from Kobe?

Baghdad is to the north-west of Kobe, at an initial bearing of 299°.

How long is the flight from Kobe to Baghdad?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 35 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.