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Distance from Leipzig to Baghdad

Straight line

3,268 km
2,031 mi · 1,765 NM

By road

4,174 km
2,594 mi

Travel time

43 h 43 min
flight ≈ 4 h 35 min

Direction

ESE 115°
initial bearing

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How far is Leipzig from Baghdad?

Leipzig (Germany) and Baghdad (Iraq) are very far apart: 3,268 km in a straight line, that is 2,031 miles or 1,765 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Leipzig to Baghdad is 4,174 km (2,594 miles), about 43 h 43 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 28% longer than the straight line.

From Leipzig, Baghdad lies to the south-east (initial bearing 115°). The route crosses from Germany into Iraq. The halfway point is at 43.4464°, 30.7580°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 35 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 Leipzig from Baghdad?

By road it is 4,174 km (2,594 miles) from Leipzig to Baghdad; in a straight line it is 3,268 km (2,031 miles).

How long is the drive from Leipzig to Baghdad?

About 43 h 43 min on the fastest route (4,174 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Baghdad from Leipzig?

Baghdad is to the south-east of Leipzig, at an initial bearing of 115°.

How long is the flight from Leipzig to Baghdad?

A direct flight would take about 4 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.